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J321 AMC

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 AMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,729 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 106,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,393 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s inner edges slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 99,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s inner edges slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,931 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Rear Bushes - Under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing arm bush - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet release lever stiff in operation

Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm - Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and Offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen washer pressure a little weak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,611 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 63,616 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,058 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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J321 AMC is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J321 AMC, 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 J321 AMC registered?

J321 AMC is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is J321 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J321 AMC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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