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BW11 URO

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 URO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 121,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 121,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,100 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,218 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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BW11 URO is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BW11 URO, 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 BW11 URO registered?

BW11 URO is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2011.

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