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VU60 VKV

2010 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,860 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension valve block leaking

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 136,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Rear suspension valve block leaking

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,444 miles

Central Rear self leveling rear suspenion breather/ bias valve leaking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2023 113,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear self leveling rear suspenion breather/ bias valve leaking slightly

TPMS indicating a fault

Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,884 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 102,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm steping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge steping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,790 miles

both rear tyres begining to wear unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,086 miles

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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VU60 VKV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU60 VKV, 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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VU60 VKV is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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