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FV61 ELJ

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ELJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 135,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 135,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,863 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 128,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,950 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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FV61 ELJ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV61 ELJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV61 ELJ?

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What year was FV61 ELJ registered?

FV61 ELJ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FV61 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ELJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 ELJ have outstanding finance?

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