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PN61 VSE

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 63,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 51,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 39,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 37,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,632 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 16,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 28 Aug 2014 11,809 miles

emissions too clean to produce reading for test

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 VSE is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

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

Is PN61 VSE safe to buy?

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