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OY12 ZHW

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,849 mi
Last recorded118,849 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,849 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,675 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 94,211 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,557 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY12 ZHW is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY12 ZHW, 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 OY12 ZHW registered?

OY12 ZHW is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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