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BD11 JHL

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

249,609 mi
Last recorded249,609 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 JHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 249,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 249,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 246,846 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 246,846 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 242,397 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 242,397 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 241,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 234,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 229,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 223,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 216,980 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 216,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 206,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 194,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 173,284 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 173,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,919 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 130,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,893 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)

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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BD11 JHL is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD11 JHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD11 JHL registered?

BD11 JHL is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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