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SA12 TTJ

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,051 mi
Last recorded126,051 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 TTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake cables slightly loose in caliper bracket

Fail 2 Aug 2024 126,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking hydraulic strut leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking front pipes into the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake cables slightly loose in caliper bracket

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted. Advise to change with next set of pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides unevenly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Unable to see rear inner pads clearly.

Fail 29 Jul 2022 97,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted. Advise to change with next set of pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides unevenly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Unable to see rear inner pads clearly.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,152 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 91,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 81,401 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose to joint end(big clip) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking either pinion seal or 2 x feed pipes requires investigation (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviy pitting to inner edges of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,263 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 48,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,786 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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SA12 TTJ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA12 TTJ, 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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SA12 TTJ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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