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DF11 ACO

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 ACO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 136,845 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 136,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a piece of metal in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light bright, then brake light dim, bulb not fitted correctly (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light bright, then brake light dim, bulb not fitted correctly (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a piece of metal in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Electric window mechanism not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Electric window mechanism not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Electric window not working

Fail 16 Sep 2020 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Electric window not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Electric window not working

Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Electric window not working

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle when parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Electric window not working

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 39,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DF11 ACO is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF11 ACO, 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 DF11 ACO registered?

DF11 ACO is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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