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YY61 AYE

2011 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,185 mi
Last recorded134,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C582,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 AYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,185 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,410 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,774 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 41,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,613 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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YY61 AYE is a 2011 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY61 AYE, 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 YY61 AYE registered?

YY61 AYE is a 2011 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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