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AJ61 FUU

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 142,910 miles

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under the bumper corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 142,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under the bumper corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 136,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,171 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted(misted) obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 129,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted(misted) obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,895 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 114,103 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 114,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 102,540 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 102,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 57,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AJ61 FUU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ61 FUU, 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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AJ61 FUU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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