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SL11 HYW

2011 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,517 mi
Last recorded152,517 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 HYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,517 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 148,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,696 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,294 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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SL11 HYW is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SL11 HYW, 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 SL11 HYW registered?

SL11 HYW is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SL11 HYW safe to buy?

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