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GU61 JJZ

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 102Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 102Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 85,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,313 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,127 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,047 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,397 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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GU61 JJZ is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU61 JJZ, 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 GU61 JJZ registered?

GU61 JJZ is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GU61 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 JJZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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