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LJ61 NER

2011 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,721 mi
Last recorded112,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS564,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NER
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring are corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring are corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake disc are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,765 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2024 101,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 93,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,531 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,954 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 69,954 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,509 miles

Offside door mirror capping missing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,531 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?

Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
7,217
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
5,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 640
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 407
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LJ61 NER is a 2011 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 64,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ61 NER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ61 NER registered?

LJ61 NER is a 2011 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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