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SW10 VGJ

2010 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,250 mi
Last recorded85,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,250 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 45,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SW10 VGJ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW10 VGJ, 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 SW10 VGJ registered?

SW10 VGJ is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is SW10 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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