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GL61 TBV

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 120,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,409 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,464 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,723 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 59,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TBV is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL61 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

GL61 TBV is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is GL61 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 TBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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