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VU10 JJF

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,965 mi
Last recorded197,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 JJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 197,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,201 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 2 Mar 2022 178,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 23 Feb 2021 174,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 174,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 136,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,558 miles

1x nearside rear additional sidelamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from engine turbo hose area

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,556 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

1x nearside rear additional sidelamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from engine turbo hose area

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,874 miles

Nearside Day time running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Seat belt not fully inspected/child seat attached

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Day time running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Seat belt not fully inspected/child seat attached

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,951 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 27,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU10 JJF is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU10 JJF, 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 VU10 JJF registered?

VU10 JJF is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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