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VE10 HMA

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,308 mi
Last recorded156,308 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 156,308 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 156,304 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 144,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 144,567 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 138,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 129,617 miles

slight damage front number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,794 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 117,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front drive shaft boots perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 102,217 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 95,124 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,001 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 87,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 80,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,512 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 May 2013 57,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel

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 HMA is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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