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YK10 VCG

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 171,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 166,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel injector seal has a slight seep

Pass 28 Aug 2019 161,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking slightly

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 161,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking slightly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,230 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 157,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 143,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,517 miles

Engine oil leak - source unknown!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and almost void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension feels soft

Under trays / covers fitted not allowing inspection of testable items!

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,259 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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YK10 VCG is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK10 VCG, 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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YK10 VCG is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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