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DS12 ECV

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,335 mi
Last recorded260,335 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 260,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 218,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 218,350 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,260 miles

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

tow bar fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,266 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s, n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tow bar fited

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,266 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front and offside rear suspension units have light misting of fluid

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre getting low .

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front and offside rear suspension units have light misting of fluid

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,636 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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DS12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 ECV, 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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DS12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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