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EK11 YKL

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,091 mi
Last recorded133,091 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 132,972 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,889 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,889 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,399 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,261 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,173 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))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,676 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,676 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,431 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 73,385 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 73,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,514 miles

insufficient emissions to obtain print out.0.03

Pass 13 May 2015 52,244 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,244 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 43,257 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

diesel smoke test - no blip detected

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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EK11 YKL is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK11 YKL, 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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EK11 YKL is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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