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RF12 CYZ

2012 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,181 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,798 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2022 47,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,214 miles

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 9,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 117 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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RF12 CYZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF12 CYZ, 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 RF12 CYZ registered?

RF12 CYZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is RF12 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 CYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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