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GL59 MFE

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 74,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge-225/55/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,012 miles

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

dipstick broken

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,559 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres stating to step inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,896 miles

rear brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,331 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 MFE is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

Is GL59 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 MFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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