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GJ11 AAV

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 AAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 84,182 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2024 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,271 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks and lower suspention arms freshly painted/ stonechipped

Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,271 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,665 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,151 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GJ11 AAV is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ11 AAV, 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 GJ11 AAV registered?

GJ11 AAV is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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