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HN11 VMP

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,948 mi
Last recorded176,948 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 VMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 176,948 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 176,948 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 171,956 miles

Nearside Rear roll bar link worn

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2024 171,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear roll bar link worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2023 158,628 miles

wear on both front bottom suspension arms rear bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2023 158,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wear on both front bottom suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,222 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 142,222 miles

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

Corrosion to all coil springs

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 129,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,487 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 104,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,127 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,980 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,983 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HN11 VMP is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN11 VMP, 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 HN11 VMP registered?

HN11 VMP is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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