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T7 TFU

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 TFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,988 miles

All brake discs are pitted

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 142,325 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 44,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,738 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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T7 TFU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T7 TFU, 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 T7 TFU registered?

T7 TFU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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