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SK12 VFM

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

434,716 mi
Last recorded434,716 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 434,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 434,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 413,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 398,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 398,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 222,727 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 213,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 189,575 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 189,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 162,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,229 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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SK12 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK12 VFM, 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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SK12 VFM is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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