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GL59 ETE

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 98,665 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,251 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,473 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,353 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror dameged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side soaked in oily residue suspect due to power steering leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,353 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large sticker back stuck to windsrceen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking appears to be pipes in to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror dameged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side soaked in oily residue suspect due to power steering leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,351 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,170 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,298 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 ETE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GL59 ETE, 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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What year was GL59 ETE registered?

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

Is GL59 ETE safe to buy?

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