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LV11 LOA

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,020 mi
Last recorded172,020 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 LOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 172,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 171,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 20 Nov 2023 171,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 171,969 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower minor corrosion to hydraulic suspension units/pipes/reservoirs

minor fluid seepage from o/s/f suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 171,278 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 171,264 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 167,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 167,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 146,745 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 146,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 131,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,383 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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LV11 LOA is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV11 LOA, 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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LV11 LOA is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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