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GL61 GKZ

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 GKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,289 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 136,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,634 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,089 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 117,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge, rest of tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge, rest of tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,150 miles

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

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

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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GL61 GKZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 GKZ, 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 GL61 GKZ registered?

GL61 GKZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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