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AJ61 CDX

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,583 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 126,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,793 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower swivel bearing slight play

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 78,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,545 miles

sill covers

undertray

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

sill covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,328 miles

sill covers

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no emissions print out, too clean to test.

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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AJ61 CDX is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ61 CDX, 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 AJ61 CDX registered?

AJ61 CDX is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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