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EJ11 XNU

2011 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 XNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,031 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 171,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch handle/cable faulty. seized

Pass 18 Nov 2020 168,054 miles

play in osf and nsr link bars

Fail 16 Nov 2020 168,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19/98y mich pilot sprt 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

play in osf and nsr link bars

Pass 15 May 2019 154,403 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 141,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 109,100 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,900 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 66,900 miles

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

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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EJ11 XNU is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ11 XNU, 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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EJ11 XNU is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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