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SH61 OSO

2011 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 OSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 85,593 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive smoke check not tested (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,985 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 61,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,905 miles

advise both front wishbone front bushes worn

advise front n/s shocker sweat

Fail 20 Apr 2020 42,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking to excess pipe rotten (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 35,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 25,744 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 25,741 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 15,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,420 miles

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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SH61 OSO is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SH61 OSO, 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 SH61 OSO registered?

SH61 OSO is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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