2011 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · SJ61 AAE

The Citroen C5 presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing cleanly on 12 April 2025 at 86,155 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures in 2022 and 2024 that carried no recorded defects and were immediately followed by passes on the same or next day. No worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories appear in the data. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2011 vehicle, rising from 71,641 miles at the November 2022 test to 78,248 miles by April 2024 and 86,155 miles by April 2025. That equates to roughly 5,700 miles per year overall. A clear gap exists between November 2022 and April 2024 where no intermediate test appears, and the 6,607 miles added in under eighteen months suggests light but consistent use rather than prolonged storage. The DVSA entries themselves are sparse and clean, showing no consumable wear items or structural concerns flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's fifteen years. The 2022 and 2024 failures with zero defects logged point to documentation or presentation issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect, yet long idle periods between tests can hide perished rubber components and corroded subframes. Verify the underside for structural rust and check the braking system for binding calipers before purchase. Given the low annual mileage and absence of advisories, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing discipline. The same-day or next-day rectification of both failures implies the vehicle was presented promptly and passed without mechanical intervention. Treat the clean record as a positive but not a substitute for a independent pre-sale examination of wear-prone items.