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GF61 TCV

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 149,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 149,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine run away on free rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake lagging in operation slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2025 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake lagging in operation slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 96,671 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,977 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Stone cut exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Stone cut exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 39,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,543 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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GF61 TCV is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF61 TCV, 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 GF61 TCV registered?

GF61 TCV is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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