Car statistics by year
2010 Citroën C5
Citroën C5 cars first registered in 2010: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2010, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 56.4% All 2010 cars 59.3%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 116,400 miles; all 2010 cars 98,700
- Left at the end of 2025 1,101 42.3% of the 2,605 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 9.6% All 2010 cars 10.1%
- Tests with an advisory 66.6% All 2010 cars 66.7%
- MOT tests in 2025 942 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2010 Citroën C5s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 15 years old, 56.4% of 2010 Citroën C5 MOT tests were passed first time, against 59.3% for all cars first registered in 2010. 2010 Citroën C5s did worse than average for their age, by 2.9 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 56.6% of the time (all 2010 cars 59.7%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Citroën C5 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Citroën C5 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Citroën C5 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’08 | 54.9% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 52.9% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 56.4% | 59.3% |
| ’19 | 79.8% | 84.4% |
| ’20 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| ’21 | 88.1% | 88.4% |
| ’22 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2010 Citroën C5
Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt was the most common single reason a 2010 Citroën C5 failed, on 26.3% of about 400 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (46.7% of failed tests; all 2010 cars 46.0%). 9.6% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 10.1% for all cars first registered in 2010. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 26.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 20.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.3% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.9% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% |
| Linkage ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 8.0% |
| Diesel engine: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Citroën C5 vs all 2010 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.7% |
| Suspension | 44.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 30.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.3% |
| Brakes | 16.5% |
| Visibility | 16.3% |
| Tyres | 14.8% |
| Steering | 11.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2010 Citroën C5
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 66.6% of 2010 Citroën C5 tests had at least one (all 2010 cars 66.7%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 27.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 13.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 10.8% |
| Linkage ball joint has slight play Suspension | 10.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 6.1% |
| Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.8% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 3.7% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2010 Citroën C5?
Half of the 2010 Citroën C5s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 116,400 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 92,900 and a quarter more than 139,300. For all cars first registered in 2010, the middle figure was 98,700 miles, so 2010 Citroën C5s have been driven 17.9% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Citroën C5 | 70,600 | 92,900 | 116,400 | 139,300 | 169,700 | 888 |
| All 2010 cars | 51,300 | 72,900 | 98,700 | 126,900 | 155,200 | 1,188,752 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2010 Citroën C5s are left?
At the end of 2014, 2,605 2010 Citroën C5s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 1,101 were: 798 licensed and 303 declared off the road (SORN). That is 42.3% still on the record, against 70.6% for all cars first registered in 2010.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2010 Citroën C5 | All 2010 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 97.1% | 99.1% |
| 2016 | 95.0% | 98.4% |
| 2017 | 91.2% | 97.0% |
| 2018 | 87.9% | 95.4% |
| 2019 | 82.4% | 93.5% |
| 2020 | 78.2% | 91.4% |
| 2021 | 72.4% | 88.9% |
| 2022 | 65.7% | 85.8% |
| 2023 | 58.0% | 81.6% |
| 2024 | 49.5% | 76.4% |
| 2025 | 42.3% | 70.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2010
2 of the Citroën C5’s 45 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2010. 2 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2010 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2010 may have been built in 2009, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2011 | Engine may stall | 22 Apr 2009 to 5 Apr 2011 | 157 |
| 5 Nov 2010 | Parking brake may fail | 18 Dec 2009 to 17 Mar 2010 | 957 |
Every Citroën C5 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Citroën C5
7 years of the Citroën C5, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (90.4% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (52.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | – | 1,211 | 54.9% |
| 2009 | – | 1,680 | 52.9% |
| 2010 | – | 1,101 | 56.4% |
| 2019 | 6,734 | 6,487 | 79.8% |
| 2020 | 5,322 | 5,075 | 82.2% |
| 2021 | 3,869 | 3,708 | 88.1% |
| 2022 | 3,994 | 3,691 | 90.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 942 MOT tests of 2010 Citroën C5 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 1,101 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Citroën C5 cars first registered in 2010; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2010.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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