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GF62 EFU

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,787 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension hose shows signs of weeping

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

Offside Front suspension hose shows signs of weeping

Rear suspension hose corroded on ferrules

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,167 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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GF62 EFU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF62 EFU, 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 GF62 EFU registered?

GF62 EFU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is GF62 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 EFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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