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VE61 TDU

2011 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 52,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 50,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded replace asap just passed the Mot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded replace asap just passed the Mot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded replace asap just passed the Mot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded replace asap just passed the Mot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 48,897 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,319 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 47,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 44,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,674 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items not allowing full check of some components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,723 miles

Corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs.

Slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,017 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,623 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 16,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 16,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE61 TDU is a 2011 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VE61 TDU, 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 VE61 TDU registered?

VE61 TDU is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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