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FD62 BYR

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slightly split

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,966 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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FD62 BYR is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD62 BYR, 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 FD62 BYR registered?

FD62 BYR is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FD62 BYR safe to buy?

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