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LFZ 8744

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,910 mi
Last recorded138,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 8744
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Fail 29 May 2020 138,872 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,407 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,403 miles

Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO SUSPENSION ISSUES (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,665 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,315 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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LFZ 8744 is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFZ 8744, 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 LFZ 8744 registered?

LFZ 8744 is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is LFZ 8744 safe to buy?

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