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RF61 OUW

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 OUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 98,761 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,211 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,101 miles

Suspension pipes covered in grease.

rear suspension has a reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Jan 2024 82,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/r suspension units damp with oil

rear suspension has a reduced damping effect

suspension pipes corroding

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is ON the legal limit on the inner edge at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is ON the legal limit on the inner edge at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed & tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed & tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,485 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,837 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light cracked

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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RF61 OUW is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF61 OUW, 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 RF61 OUW registered?

RF61 OUW is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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