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YP11 VCX

2011 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 72,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 48,463 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi separating (mesh)

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,604 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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YP11 VCX is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP11 VCX, 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 YP11 VCX registered?

YP11 VCX is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is YP11 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP11 VCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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