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RNZ 5979

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,960 mi
Last recorded152,960 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5979
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,400 miles

Offside Front Check and replace shock absorber.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,787 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RNZ 5979 is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNZ 5979, 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 RNZ 5979 registered?

RNZ 5979 is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is RNZ 5979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 5979 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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