2010 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · WK60 ANX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a transition toward increasing mechanical wear as the car has aged. The most recent test in February 2024 at 157,148 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative offside parking brake, which was rectified immediately to secure a pass. While the car currently has no recorded defects, the preceding years between 2021 and 2023 indicate a trend of developing suspension and bearing issues that suggest components are reaching the end of their life. The mileage pattern reflects a consistent usage cycle, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. There are no significant gaps in testing that would suggest long periods of sitting, and a steady climb from 33,333 miles in late 2014 to 157,148 miles in early 2024. This accumulation generally indicates the vehicle has been used regularly, though the total mileage of over 157k on a sixteen-year-old platform places significant strain on the complex suspension components and drivetrain typical of the Citroen C5. A buyer should prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and wheel bearings. The tester flagged play in these areas during 2022 and 2023, indicating the front-end geometry is prone to wear. The light misting on the offside front shock absorbers noted in 2021 and 2022 should be checked for active leaks, which would signal imminent failure of the damping unit. Given the parking brake failure in 2024, the mechanical linkage and cables should be tested to ensure the mechanism is fully adjusted and not binding. The history of tyres being worn to the legal limit suggests that previous owners often replaced consumables only when necessary rather than on a proactive schedule. A close inspection of the underside for corrosion is essential, especially as the tester previously noted that under-trays were obscuring critical components, which can hide structural rust.