2011 Citroen C5 1.6L Diesel · SM11 CLF
2011 Citroen C5 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 91,115 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM11 CLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 91,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM11 CLF 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 (SM11 CLF) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SM11 CLF Mileage History
- 09/12/202274,864 mi
- 12/12/202381,368 mi+6,504 mi
- 18/12/202381,493 mi+125 mi
- 12/12/202487,946 mi+6,453 mi
- 02/10/202591,115 mi+3,169 mi
Average of roughly 5,774 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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