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AV12 VTU

2012 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,084 mi
Last recorded127,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 127,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,489 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,868 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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AV12 VTU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 VTU, 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 AV12 VTU registered?

AV12 VTU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is AV12 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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