2010 Citroen C5 1.6L Diesel · DA10 WBK
2010 Citroen C5 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 124,602 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA10 WBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 124,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA10 WBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Citroen C5 (DA10 WBK) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
DA10 WBK Mileage History
- 05/08/2022113,391 mi
- 25/07/2023117,838 mi+4,447 mi
- 05/08/2024121,551 mi+3,713 mi
- 05/08/2025124,505 mi+2,954 mi
- 18/08/2025124,602 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 3,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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