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GL59 ZDU

2010 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 126,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 126,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,333 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,333 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on inner edge and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted on inner edge and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,670 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 109,570 miles

Central Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,266 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Low Pressure Leg return pipe leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,147 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking suspension leg (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg misting of fluid

Nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front suspension leg damp

small cut in tread n/s rear tyre

small tear to n/s wiper

Fail 19 Feb 2015 93,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front suspension leg damp

small cut in tread n/s rear tyre

small tear to n/s wiper

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,632 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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 ZDU is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

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

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