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GF61 OVT

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 OVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,806 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,611 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2017 53,609 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,080 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring view too sill's

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 OVT is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF61 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

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

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