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GV62 VAE

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,869 mi
Last recorded107,869 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,444 miles

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

Nearside Front door damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,035 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 85,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,770 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 225/55R17 101W. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 63,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Braking face damaged. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 225/55R17 101W. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,403 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV62 VAE is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV62 VAE, 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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GV62 VAE is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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