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HV12 BWC

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,635 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 121,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,407 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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HV12 BWC is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV12 BWC, 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 HV12 BWC registered?

HV12 BWC is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is HV12 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 BWC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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