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VE10 HLP

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,819 mi
Last recorded207,819 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 207,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 202,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2024 197,222 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2023 193,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 193,873 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 181,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 181,052 miles

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 Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 167,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 155,077 miles

o/s front c/v boot starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,339 miles

1,o/s rear reflector in complete , damaged. 2, n/s rear damper misting in oil.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 135,339 miles

1,o/s rear reflector in complete , damaged. 2, n/s rear damper misting in oil.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 125,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 112,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 21 May 2016 180,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 102,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,126 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

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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VE10 HLP is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE10 HLP, 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 VE10 HLP registered?

VE10 HLP is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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The MOT history for VE10 HLP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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