2010 Citroën C5 · 4,537 MOT tests
2010 Citroën C5 reliability
2010 Citroën C5s fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 C5 years (4,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 112,000
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,537
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.8% of tests fail here (140% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Citroën C5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Suspension13.8%
- Brakes8.4%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 6.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.35%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (8.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Citroën C5 reliable?
2010 Citroën C5s fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 C5 years (4,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Citroën C5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.98% of tests), position lamp not working (6.33% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Citroën C5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Citroën C5 shows 112,000 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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