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BG11 YST

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,118 miles

oil spillage

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,055 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,970 miles

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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BG11 YST is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BG11 YST, 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 BG11 YST registered?

BG11 YST is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is BG11 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 YST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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