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GJ11 VYB

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge worn very low, tire also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension ram has evidence of a small weep from the dust boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush on bottom of the suspension upright excessively worn (where lower arm connects). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked open exposing cords the full circumference of the tire on the outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge worn very low, tire also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension ram has evidence of a small weep from the dust boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,454 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 90,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor seepage from transmission end case area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in center of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,030 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R tyre worn uneven on inner section of tread(small flat spots) also deteriorating in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2. 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber fairly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,448 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VYB is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 GJ11 VYB, 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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GJ11 VYB is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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