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SC12 GPK

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,779 mi
Last recorded152,779 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 GPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 152,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mill (5.2.3 (e))

advise front headlights lenz misty

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,437 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,391 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,874 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 122,060 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,862 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,231 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2016 42,619 miles

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Fail 17 Oct 2016 42,330 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,947 miles

see documents attached

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SC12 GPK is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SC12 GPK, 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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SC12 GPK is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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