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DG12 BSX

2012 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,695 mi
Last recorded44,695 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 44,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,281 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 20,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 20,252 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 20,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 20,237 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 20,237 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,220 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 20,220 miles

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 19,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2016 14,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,404 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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DG12 BSX is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG12 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 BSX registered?

DG12 BSX is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 BSX safe to buy?

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