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FL61 VYV

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,352 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,352 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on side wall and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

engine bay cover and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

suspect front/rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,545 miles

under trays fitted obscuring certain testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,639 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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FL61 VYV is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL61 VYV, 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 FL61 VYV registered?

FL61 VYV is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 VYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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