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GF61 FHC

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,110 miles

nearside door mirror unit very loose and mirror damaged

offside front tyre low pressure?

Fail 30 Jul 2021 89,110 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror unit very loose and mirror damaged

offside front tyre low pressure?

Pass 8 Feb 2020 79,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittant (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror unit insecure. glass broken. poor condition

strong advise! both rear tyres worn to tread wear bars on tread limit.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,653 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,199 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,652 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,748 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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GF61 FHC is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF61 FHC, 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 GF61 FHC registered?

GF61 FHC is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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