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HY62 ZNL

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,285 miles

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

slight dampness osr suspension sphere

Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,781 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 37,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,684 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 32,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,080 miles

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

Rear o/s suspension sphere weeping oil

Fail 20 Sep 2021 30,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s suspension sphere weeping oil

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pipe fluid seepage

Offside Rear Upper suspension pipe fluid seepage, on border of excessive

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,606 miles

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

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

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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HY62 ZNL is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 HY62 ZNL, 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 HY62 ZNL registered?

HY62 ZNL is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HY62 ZNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 ZNL 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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