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S44 SBH

2011 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,562 mi
Last recorded148,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 SBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,562 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bushes slight ware

Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,274 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 144,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 136,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight seepage of driveshaft grease from boot

Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,495 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play from wheel top to bottom movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,992 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,342 miles

both front tyres low tread approx. 4mm

high level brake light inop

slight play n/s/r drop link

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,336 miles

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

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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S44 SBH is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,946cc 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 S44 SBH, 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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S44 SBH is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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