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OL51 OWL

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL51 OWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 142,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 142,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,982 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 139,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,630 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 137,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,650 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,481 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped / worn

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

2 x front brake discs lipped / worn

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,520 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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OL51 OWL is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OL51 OWL, 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 OL51 OWL registered?

OL51 OWL is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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