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BG12 UPD

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UPD is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 UPD, 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 BG12 UPD registered?

BG12 UPD is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is BG12 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 UPD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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