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EK61 FGG

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 FGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,739 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 102,736 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 severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,403 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 97,403 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 92,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,504 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,837 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,267 miles

Front disc's poor condition

Front pad's getting very low

Offside Front tyre low tread and worn on edge

both rear tyre's out of shape inner edge's

Nearside Front tyre worn to soft rubber on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,061 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK61 FGG is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK61 FGG, 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 EK61 FGG registered?

EK61 FGG is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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