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OV62 OVS

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 OVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back box heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 127,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,141 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV62 OVS is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OV62 OVS, 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 OV62 OVS registered?

OV62 OVS is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is OV62 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 OVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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