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KV62 BGF

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,446 mi
Last recorded101,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 BGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,446 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 101,446 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,222 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,222 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,321 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre low 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,224 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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KV62 BGF is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

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

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