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PN61 VSM

2011 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,204 mi
Last recorded59,204 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,621 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 32,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,777 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 18,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,194 miles

Advise all tyres have slight cracking in main tread

Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,132 miles

emissions too clen 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 VSM is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

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

Is PN61 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 VSM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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