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KS12 LXF

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 168,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 158,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,905 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 103,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 May 2018 103,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,182 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,647 miles

uveven wear rear tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,647 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uveven wear rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KS12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 KS12 LXF, 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 KS12 LXF registered?

KS12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is KS12 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 LXF 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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