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BG61 VPV

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,189 miles

Central high level brake light disconnected

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

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,100 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 105,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,229 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,550 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,822 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated where it goes to caliper

Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking flued (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated where it goes to caliper

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,827 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,768 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 VPV is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

BG61 VPV is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 VPV safe to buy?

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