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YH10 EFT

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,288 mi
Last recorded120,288 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 EFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 120,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 120,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 120,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 113,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 166,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,461 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,958 miles

Nearside Front CV gaitor has slight leak of grease.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light inop req bulb ,

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,672 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,895 miles

rear tyres balding on inner edges and wearing un uniformally

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,776 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,776 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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YH10 EFT is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH10 EFT, 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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YH10 EFT is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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