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PN12 XFP

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 XFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,900 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,436 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox rear mounting getting split (6.1.D.1a)

fanbelt damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn badly (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn badly (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox rear mounting getting split (6.1.D.1a)

fanbelt damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,746 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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PN12 XFP is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 77,651 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PN12 XFP, 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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PN12 XFP is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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