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HW11 FXF

2011 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,912 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 38,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 14,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,677 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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HW11 FXF is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Red 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 HW11 FXF, 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 HW11 FXF registered?

HW11 FXF is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HW11 FXF safe to buy?

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