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YD61 UYW

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,513 mi
Last recorded195,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 195,513 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 195,497 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing NSF / OSF (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF / OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 190,248 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath

Fail 13 Jul 2022 190,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2021 182,292 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 182,239 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 182,236 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 171,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 149,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 148,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear axle have different sized tyres.

rear most heatshield loose.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front door corroding

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Outer sill covers fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front door corroding

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Outer sill covers fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,737 miles

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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YD61 UYW is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD61 UYW, 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 YD61 UYW registered?

YD61 UYW is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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