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GF12 ETY

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,310 mi
Last recorded170,310 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 ETY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 170,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 18 May 2018 166,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2018 166,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 143,481 miles

Ball joint has slight play Rack ends both (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,761 miles

Under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 20,954 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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GF12 ETY is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF12 ETY, 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 GF12 ETY registered?

GF12 ETY is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GF12 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 ETY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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