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DG12 LWL

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Mar 2026 109,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,692 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 100,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,390 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is deformed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,766 miles

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

handbrake cable adjustment across rear axel looks wrong (all readings good)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,823 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55 r17 101w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55 r17 101w (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 2.0>3.0mm 225/55 r17 101w

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,947 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 53,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,976 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 LWL is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White 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 LWL, 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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DG12 LWL is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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