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MA12 URG

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 URG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,632 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 107,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 111,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,612 miles

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

no smoke detected

Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

no smoke detected

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,190 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MA12 URG is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA12 URG, 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 MA12 URG registered?

MA12 URG is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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