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WH05 GDS

2011 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 GDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 67,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,002 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Dazzling to other road users (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,491 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 72,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,206 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,496 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,558 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,133 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 36,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,471 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 39,470 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,044 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 34,801 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,138 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner edge.

o/s/r tyre is spitting on inner sidewall.

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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WH05 GDS is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 WH05 GDS, 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 WH05 GDS registered?

WH05 GDS is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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