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AJ12 LJV

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 148,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise early replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 139,049 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,233 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,155 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,567 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LJV is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 LJV, 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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AJ12 LJV is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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