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KV62 BGU

2012 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 86,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,673 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,313 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 67,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,250 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,316 miles

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,754 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 BGU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

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

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