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BD12 YFL

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,518 mi
Last recorded63,518 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,518 miles

both front tyres perished + cracked in tread

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,021 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,699 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 52,692 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2256016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 39,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 24,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,677 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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BD12 YFL is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 BD12 YFL, 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 BD12 YFL registered?

BD12 YFL is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is BD12 YFL safe to buy?

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