2011 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · LV11 FFX
2011 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 159,401 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV11 FFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 159,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV11 FFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C5 (LV11 FFX) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
LV11 FFX Mileage History
- 06/06/202294,331 mi
- 07/06/202294,332 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2023111,633 mi+17,301 mi
- 28/09/2024137,516 mi+25,883 mi
- 11/10/2025159,401 mi+21,885 mi
Average of roughly 19,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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