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SW11 GAX

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020
Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (bald) Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,327 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65 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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SW11 GAX is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW11 GAX, 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 SW11 GAX registered?

SW11 GAX is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is SW11 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW11 GAX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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