MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
tow bar fitted
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DS12 ECV registered?
DS12 ECV is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2012.
Is DS12 ECV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS12 ECV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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