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BW11 WCJ

2011 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,404 mi
Last recorded208,404 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 WCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 208,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 208,392 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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 197,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 187,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 167,360 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 167,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 147,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,843 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BW11 WCJ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

BW11 WCJ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is BW11 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 WCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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