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YC10 VXZ

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,825 mi
Last recorded125,825 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 121,038 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,187 miles

oil / fluid leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 107,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,577 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,574 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,022 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 97,022 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,281 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,139 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking at steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,215 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,582 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear High level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,860 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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YC10 VXZ is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC10 VXZ, 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 YC10 VXZ registered?

YC10 VXZ is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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