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BG12 PBU

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2021 176,153 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 149,674 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,427 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,575 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,229 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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BG12 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG12 PBU, 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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BG12 PBU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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