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SY12 XRH

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,973 mi
Last recorded111,973 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XRH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 111,973 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exessive coolant leak and low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tyres tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering reservior empty

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,982 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,981 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,540 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,469 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,403 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 47,334 miles

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

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)

alternator belt perishing

exhaust flexi outer skin split

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,314 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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SY12 XRH is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY12 XRH, 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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SY12 XRH is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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