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SB61 ZCV

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,567 mi
Last recorded147,567 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 147,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 135,799 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 135,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 131,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,119 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,226 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched o/s/f

Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,004 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks @ engine

Fail 10 Feb 2020 121,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,714 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 112,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,570 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAT DROP LINK JOINTS

VERY LOW DAMPING REAR SHOCKERS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,445 miles

BONNET CABLE SIEZED

O/S/F TYRE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,431 miles

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

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

BONNET CABLE SIEZED

O/S/F TYRE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,432 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SB61 ZCV is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB61 ZCV, 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 SB61 ZCV registered?

SB61 ZCV is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is SB61 ZCV safe to buy?

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