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BT61 FBN

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 147,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,955 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 128,855 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.3.3b)

bonnet catch damaged

both front tyres wear/worn on edges and tread low

roughness through steering?

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum empty? (2.3.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.3.3b)

bonnet catch damaged

both front tyres wear/worn on edges and tread low

roughness through steering?

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

pin hole in offside CV boot

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,676 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT61 FBN is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 FBN, 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 BT61 FBN registered?

BT61 FBN is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is BT61 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 FBN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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