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BG61 PJJ

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,718 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 77,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,869 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 71,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,052 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,052 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,932 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 61,931 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,341 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 59,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component leaking suspension cylinder unit (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,798 miles

Cuts on offside rear tyre side wall, but no ply cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension breather pipe is split at rear

Fail 3 Jan 2018 45,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cuts on offside rear tyre side wall, but no ply cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is punctured.

Suspension breather pipe is split at rear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,802 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,640 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Dec 2015 33,640 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 27,132 miles

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

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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BG61 PJJ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG61 PJJ, 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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BG61 PJJ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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