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DA61 VZH

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 139,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 139,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 134,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 134,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT DISTORTION NEAR/SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 10 May 2024 126,971 miles

DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT DISTORTION NEAR/SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 3 May 2023 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn, causing noise on heavy braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,486 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,028 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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DA61 VZH is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 VZH, 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 DA61 VZH registered?

DA61 VZH is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is DA61 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 VZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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