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LF62 XVW

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,008 mi
Last recorded47,008 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 47,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 46,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 46,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,989 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre wall badly cut but no cords showing.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise offside front tyre wall badly cut but no cords showing.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,786 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall has damage/cuts, but not to the cords.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low also discs worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low also discs worn with lipped edges-recommend renewal. (3.5.1g)

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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LF62 XVW is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF62 XVW, 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 LF62 XVW registered?

LF62 XVW is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LF62 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 XVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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