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GY12 ZXE

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 155,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 155,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low and badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 146,908 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beams incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip beam fitted with LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 101Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low and badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,592 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 140,592 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability BOTTOM OF STRUT NOT FIXED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 122,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,509 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,272 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

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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GY12 ZXE is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY12 ZXE, 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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GY12 ZXE is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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