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VE59 YBR

2010 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,057 mi
Last recorded39,057 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 39,057 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,668 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 37,668 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,186 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 29,186 miles

Nearside 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 26,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 26,268 miles

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 23,188 miles

Offside Rear accumulator damp

dampness around fluid pipe at rear

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,764 miles

Offside Front Slight dampness around caliper piston

Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,882 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed & cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 13,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,865 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 9,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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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VE59 YBR is a 2010 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 YBR, 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 VE59 YBR registered?

VE59 YBR is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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