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KV62 BFZ

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 BFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,938 miles

Offside Front outer c.v gaitor ,slightly loose to clip.

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle bonnet secondary catch split,recommend replace.

Fail 2 Oct 2024 75,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid tread on edges.Most strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail also in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer c.v gaitor ,slightly loose to clip.

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

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Vehicle bonnet secondary catch split,recommend replace.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,399 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,398 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant header tank empty

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,027 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 69,027 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,449 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 58,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,840 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,918 miles

Child seat fitted in n/s/r.

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

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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KV62 BFZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV62 BFZ, 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 KV62 BFZ registered?

KV62 BFZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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