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RK61 WGW

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,187 mi
Last recorded125,187 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 WGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 125,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,469 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 117,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,742 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge bald and on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,159 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,354 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,204 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users reset within limits (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high reset within limits (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users reset within limits (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset within limits (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset within limits (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working failed bulb renewed then retested (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RK61 WGW is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK61 WGW, 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 RK61 WGW registered?

RK61 WGW is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is RK61 WGW safe to buy?

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