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GL59 KMV

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,469 mi
Last recorded224,469 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 224,469 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 212,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 200,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread - 1.6 - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 200,043 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside - bulbs replaced after test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread - 1.6 - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 189,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 189,952 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb changed after test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb changed after test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 179,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 91,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 91,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,235 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,710 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KMV is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

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

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