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FV61 ELO

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ELO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,832 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 91,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,439 miles

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,594 miles

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

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

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,458 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 ELO is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV61 ELO, 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 FV61 ELO registered?

FV61 ELO is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FV61 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ELO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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