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YS11 BYW

2011 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone to hub bolt left loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wiring damaged

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 39,467 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,429 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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YS11 BYW is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS11 BYW, 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 YS11 BYW registered?

YS11 BYW is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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