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AV61 XNC

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,582 mi
Last recorded131,582 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022
Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 128,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,519 miles

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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AV61 XNC is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV61 XNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 XNC registered?

AV61 XNC is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is AV61 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XNC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV61 XNC have outstanding finance?

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