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PN61 VSA

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,012 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,318 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,317 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned all 4 and o/s/f not tested under wheel trim (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,269 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,266 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level poor (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play frip joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,850 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 5,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 4,054 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 VSA is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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