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AV61 XMJ

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,300 mi
Last recorded196,300 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 196,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 176,641 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 176,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 168,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 168,560 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 163,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 159,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 159,307 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 154,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 150,568 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 150,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,858 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 8 Dec 2016 145,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,531 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low

Fail 23 Nov 2015 126,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder

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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AV61 XMJ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 82,774 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 AV61 XMJ, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV61 XMJ registered?

AV61 XMJ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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