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AX12 JJK

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,207 mi
Last recorded179,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 JJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 179,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 179,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 106,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 27 May 2025 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 103,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 86,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,342 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,470 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,139 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

sills and under body covered

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,655 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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AX12 JJK is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX12 JJK, 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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AX12 JJK is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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