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VK10 SYW

2010 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,161 mi
Last recorded148,161 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,161 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 148,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 145,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 145,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 142,581 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,394 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 138,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 129,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,948 miles

Emissions not tested dipstick tip missing - unable to check oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic suspension fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,795 miles

engine leaking oil

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,795 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,500 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,933 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,541 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK10 SYW is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK10 SYW, 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 VK10 SYW registered?

VK10 SYW is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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