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SD11 VVX

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,626 mi
Last recorded226,626 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 226,626 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 222,591 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Undertray loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 203,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 192,071 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 192,069 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt discharging grease into brake disc/pad area. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 185,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 181,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2018 177,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 177,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 175,884 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 175,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 174,786 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 170,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 158,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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SD11 VVX is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD11 VVX, 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 SD11 VVX registered?

SD11 VVX is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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