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AJ12 LJN

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,535 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,004 miles

Front discs worn

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,434 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,648 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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AJ12 LJN is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 LJN, 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.

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What year was AJ12 LJN registered?

AJ12 LJN is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 LJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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