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A5 UVU

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,981 mi
Last recorded46,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,981 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear thin 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,103 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 41,103 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,616 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 29,616 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 27,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 19,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 14,178 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,640 miles

child seat fitted

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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A5 UVU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 77,651 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 A5 UVU, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 UVU?

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What year was A5 UVU registered?

A5 UVU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is A5 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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