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GU12 EFL

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,869 mi
Last recorded166,869 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,920 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,024 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GU12 EFL is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU12 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 EFL registered?

GU12 EFL is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GU12 EFL safe to buy?

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