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BW11 USB

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,631 mi
Last recorded131,631 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,631 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not fitted correctly, boot is secure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,760 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on the edges, starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not fitted correctly, boot is secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn heavily on the edges STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,118 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,075 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

UNDER TRAY NOT SECURE.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,704 miles

Front Bumper insecure and trims and undertrays damaged ()

Nearside Front Has a steel wheel fitted with universal bolts

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,704 miles

Front Bumper insecure and trims and undertrays damaged ()

Nearside Front Has a steel wheel fitted with universal bolts

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,417 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,835 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 USB is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USB, 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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BW11 USB is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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