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YS10 BVM

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,890 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 129,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,702 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,835 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,763 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre inside wall

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,763 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre inside wall

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 33,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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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YS10 BVM is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS10 BVM, 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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YS10 BVM is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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