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GL10 EVG

2010 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,505 mi
Last recorded164,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 164,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 156,539 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 156,539 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,300 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 119,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,965 miles

squirrell on bonnet not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,410 miles

advise squirrell emblem be removed for safety of pedestrians in case of collision.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise squirrell emblem be removed for safety of pedestrians in case of collision.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,408 miles

advise squirrell emblem be removed for pedestrian safty in case of collision.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise squirrell emblem be removed for pedestrian safty in case of collision.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,825 miles

advise squirrel emblem be removed for pedestrian safty in case of collision.

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GL10 EVG is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL10 EVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL10 EVG registered?

GL10 EVG is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is GL10 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL10 EVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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