2010 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · R8 SUD

The 2010 Citroen C5 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 December 2025 at 107,239 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean pass, coming just eleven days after a failure on 12 December 2025 at 107,139 miles, indicates that the previous owner addressed the identified faults promptly. The maintenance trend is therefore improving, with the vehicle moving from a multi-defect failure to a fully compliant pass within a short window. The December 2025 failure flagged a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, excessively worn front tyres on both inner and outer edges, a deteriorated nearside front outer constant velocity boot, and a non-functioning windscreen washer. All of these were evidently rectified before the retest. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 16 years old with 107,239 recorded miles, the annual accumulation of approximately 6,702 miles sits squarely within typical usage. The record shows steady progression from 97,439 miles in December 2023 to 102,350 miles in December 2024, an increase of 4,911 miles over twelve months, and then to 107,239 miles by December 2025, a further increase of 4,889 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. The MOT history itself is well-documented with consecutive annual tests, providing a reliable chronological record of the vehicle's condition. A buyer inspecting this Citroen C5 in person should pay particular attention to the front suspension and drivetrain components. The December 2025 failure identified a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, a wear item that degrades gradually and may have already been replaced ahead of the retest, but the condition of the offside equivalent and the rear suspension bushes should be checked for similar deterioration. The recurring appearance of front tyre wear, flagged in both the December 2023 and December 2025 failures, suggests possible alignment or tracking issues that may persist or recur. The constant velocity boot failures on both nearside and offside fronts across successive tests point to a pattern of joint exposure to dirt and moisture, so the condition of the CV joints themselves, including any clicking under load, warrants close inspection. The windscreen washer system, flagged as non-functional in December 2025, should be tested for both pump operation and pipe integrity, given the earlier 2023 advisory of a leaking washer pipe under the bonnet. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, as Citroen C5 models of this era can be susceptible to structural rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, even though no corrosion-related defects have yet appeared on the MOT record.