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GY10 UOW

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

162,487 mi
Last recorded162,487 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 UOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 162,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush behind wheel is excessively worn i have chalked the bolt to show where (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both tail lights slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top centre light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 144,576 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 144,556 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank covered in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE PASS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damp on bottom no leak found recommend further investigation

Fail 23 Jun 2017 129,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damp on bottom no leak found recommend further investigation

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,506 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 22 Jun 2016 112,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GY10 UOW is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY10 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY10 UOW registered?

GY10 UOW is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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