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WU11 SWO

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,839 mi
Last recorded150,839 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 150,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 148,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,275 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

Fail 7 Oct 2020 103,258 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,028 miles

emissions to clean to print results

nearside and offside rear tyres worn and perished in tread

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,437 miles

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

handbrake efficiency low 16%

rear brake discs worn

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,745 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 24,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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WU11 SWO is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU11 SWO, 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

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What year was WU11 SWO registered?

WU11 SWO is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is WU11 SWO safe to buy?

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