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WU61 LDK

2011 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 LDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 134,731 miles

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Unable to clearly see front brake pads through the wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,653 miles

unable to inspect front brake pads fully

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,734 miles

o/s/f brake pads possibly getting low

oil leak engine / gearbox area

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,212 miles

n/s/r tyre showing approx 1.9mm tread in places

oil leak engine / gearbox area

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,831 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2019 123,810 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre showing heavy cracking in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre perishing

unable too fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak under tray prevents locating considerable warrants further investigation ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cannot see brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,502 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 105,502 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,353 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,707 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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WU61 LDK is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WU61 LDK, 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 WU61 LDK registered?

WU61 LDK is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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