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FP61 FWM

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 129,808 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Borderline (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 127,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,586 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,907 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,034 miles

Nearside Front 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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FP61 FWM is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP61 FWM, 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 FP61 FWM registered?

FP61 FWM is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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