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KN62 YXG

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,896 mi
Last recorded53,896 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

RegistrationKN62 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 53,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x child seat present, unable to check seatbelt etc ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad linings worn unevenly , near legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,670 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 31,440 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,466 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,694 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine/undertray/floor covers fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,626 miles

engine cover / undertray

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,116 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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KN62 YXG is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KN62 YXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN62 YXG registered?

KN62 YXG is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 YXG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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