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SP61 YXB

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,617 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear tyres wearing thin & perished. (3mm)

Pass 17 May 2017 55,582 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 55,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,962 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 45,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 33,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 25,872 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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SP61 YXB is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP61 YXB, 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

How do I check the history of SP61 YXB?

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What year was SP61 YXB registered?

SP61 YXB is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SP61 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 YXB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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