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BT61 FBO

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 125,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,350 miles

Coolant leak exact location unknown as plastic undertrays fitted ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,506 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,649 miles

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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BT61 FBO is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT61 FBO, 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 BT61 FBO registered?

BT61 FBO is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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