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GL59 ESU

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,296 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cant check underneath due to under tray

Pass 19 Mar 2020 147,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 120,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,768 miles

advise diesel seeping from fuel tank area/requires investigation.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking suspension cylinder (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking suspension cylinder (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise diesel seeping from fuel tank area/requires investigation.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 66,771 miles

Fluid suspension slow in operstions.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,771 miles

Fluid suspension slow in operstions.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,579 miles

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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GL59 ESU is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL59 ESU, 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.

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GL59 ESU is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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