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LC61 XBL

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,372 mi
Last recorded192,372 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2025 192,372 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 175,131 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 175,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 158,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,896 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,028 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 106,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,428 miles

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))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,581 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,742 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LC61 XBL is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC61 XBL, 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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LC61 XBL is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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