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BN61 MOV

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,415 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,705 miles

Coolant leak maybe old coolant ()

Engine cover and plastic cover fitted underside.

Hydraulic suspension pipes starting to rust

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 130,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak maybe old coolant ()

Engine cover and plastic cover fitted underside.

Hydraulic suspension pipes starting to rust

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,879 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 115,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,303 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,142 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,673 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,190 miles

All four tyres worn low on inner shoulders

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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BN61 MOV is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN61 MOV, 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 BN61 MOV registered?

BN61 MOV is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2011.

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