2010 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · DG10 KHB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension components. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 82,399 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. The most recent pass still carries an advisory for for wear on the nearside front suspension arm bushes, which had been flagged as excessively worn in the previous failure. This indicates that the owner is only performing the minimum repairs necessary to pass the MOT test rather than addressing preventative maintenance on aging mechanical assemblies. At 82,399 miles over sixteen years, this Citroen C5 averages a low usage of approximately 5,150 miles per year. However, the data shows periods of inconsistent use; for instance, the car covered only 154 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, but then clocked over 5,000 miles in the year leading to the latest test. Such patterns often suggest the vehicle may sit for long periods, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components and perished seals, consistent with the recurring bushing failures noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and drivetrain. The record shows repeated issues with the nearside CV boot and suspension arm bushes, which if left unaddressed will lead to premature drive shaft failure. Furthermore, the consistent history of tyres reaching the legal limit across multiple years suggests a lack of proactive tyre replacement, meaning the owner likely waits for an MOT failure to act. Verify the headlamp alignment and registration plate illumination, as these have been recurring points of failure indicating a lack of attention to basic electrical safety items.