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BL60 LCZ

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,219 mi
Last recorded209,219 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 LCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 209,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 184,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 162,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,172 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 145,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,551 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,551 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,469 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 110,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,482 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,882 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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BL60 LCZ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL60 LCZ, 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 BL60 LCZ registered?

BL60 LCZ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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