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BN62 UHT

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 UHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 126,968 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 126,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Drivers door pull close handle broken.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 117,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

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

Offside Front Drivers door pull close handle broken.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Holed. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,537 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 107,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp unit damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,662 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp unit damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bush's worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image, bulb not seated in fitting. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bush's worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,633 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,938 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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BN62 UHT is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN62 UHT, 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 BN62 UHT registered?

BN62 UHT is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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