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PK11 GSU

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,216 mi
Last recorded195,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 195,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 175,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 162,090 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 145,065 miles

both rear brake discs corrosion and wear

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear reflector damaged

Fail 24 May 2017 145,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corrosion and wear

both rear tyre valves cracking

grease contamination around offside front brake caliper and suspension areas

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear reflector damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 129,111 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 129,104 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 88,986 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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PK11 GSU is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK11 GSU, 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 PK11 GSU registered?

PK11 GSU is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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