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BT11 HLM

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,055 mi
Last recorded157,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 HLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 157,055 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 157,026 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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 136,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 128,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,046 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking suspect leak coming from pipe to rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 116,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 106,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,637 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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BT11 HLM is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT11 HLM, 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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BT11 HLM is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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