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GL12 CNZ

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,941 mi
Last recorded115,941 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,688 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 103,674 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

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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GL12 CNZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL12 CNZ, 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 GL12 CNZ registered?

GL12 CNZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is GL12 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 CNZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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