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BG61 SYW

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,428 mi
Last recorded209,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 209,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 196,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 188,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 180,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,986 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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BG61 SYW is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYW, 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 BG61 SYW registered?

BG61 SYW is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is BG61 SYW safe to buy?

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