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BC11 VAM

2011 Citroen DS5

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,559 mi
Last recorded136,559 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS564,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,559 miles

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2025 136,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,703 miles

Offside Front play on wheel

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2024 115,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front play on wheel

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 43,458 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wipers slightly split

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,783 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?

Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
7,217
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
5,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 640
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 407
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BC11 VAM is a 2011 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 64,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC11 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC11 VAM is a 2011 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 August 2011.

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