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VK12 OZJ

2012 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,718 mi
Last recorded133,718 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 133,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 131,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 103,422 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 103,422 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

o/s/r tyre bolt in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

o/s/r tyre bolt in tread

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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VK12 OZJ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK12 OZJ, 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 VK12 OZJ registered?

VK12 OZJ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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