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BD61 XLF

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,773 mi
Last recorded140,773 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 140,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn inner edges Nearside the worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 124,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 114,596 miles

Nearside Rear back box shield insecure

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

Fail 12 May 2021 114,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear back box shield insecure

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 109,088 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 109,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 101,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,951 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 2 May 2017 79,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 79,634 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 73,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 60,088 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD61 XLF is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD61 XLF, 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 BD61 XLF registered?

BD61 XLF is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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