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PN61 VRX

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,601 mi
Last recorded73,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,601 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,900 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper motor inop (3.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,866 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,866 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,113 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 34,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,869 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,844 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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PN61 VRX is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN61 VRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 VRX registered?

PN61 VRX is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is PN61 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 VRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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