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AX11 AHZ

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 AHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 134,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed During limit setting procedure the engine produced thick smoke and cut out. when the engine would restart it appears to be limited with various fault messaged on dash. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Centre stop light not working

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn low

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

Offside Front C.V boot leaking grease

Pass 1 Jul 2024 123,372 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 123,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,490 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,669 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning harsh operation due to no fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,413 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight windscreen damage in Zone B.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 91,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight windscreen damage in Zone B.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,964 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS & NS ()

no emissions detected.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS & NS ()

no emissions detected.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,374 miles

no emissions detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX11 AHZ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX11 AHZ, 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 AX11 AHZ registered?

AX11 AHZ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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