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CY61 GHG

2011 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,592 mi
Last recorded97,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,736 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 83,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,993 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,931 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 49,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 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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CY61 GHG is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CY61 GHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY61 GHG registered?

CY61 GHG is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is CY61 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 GHG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY61 GHG have outstanding finance?

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