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HV61 OCA

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 OCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2025 110,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,482 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,087 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,204 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,895 miles

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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HV61 OCA 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV61 OCA, 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 HV61 OCA registered?

HV61 OCA is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is HV61 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 OCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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