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GL62 FEU

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,194 mi
Last recorded161,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 FEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 141,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,373 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

check front inner brake pads

coolant level slightly low

front brake discs starting to wear

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2020 132,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

check front inner brake pads

coolant level slightly low

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front outer drive shaft boot covered in grease

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,272 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,703 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,359 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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GL62 FEU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GL62 FEU, 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 GL62 FEU registered?

GL62 FEU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is GL62 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 FEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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