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SY10 VTC

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 124,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 124,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,525 miles

cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 119,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 119,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,871 miles

Front brake flexis corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear high level brake light not working

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull? (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wear on edges and tread low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel feels heavey (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull? (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wear on edges and tread low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel feels heavey (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,238 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear high level brake light not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 69,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 69,111 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust shield insucure

Pass 30 May 2014 60,974 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outeredge

offside rear no.plate light connection damaged

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2013 52,377 miles

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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SY10 VTC is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY10 VTC, 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 SY10 VTC registered?

SY10 VTC is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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