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WN12 GWZ

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 140,112 miles

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

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))

tow bar corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2026 140,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tow bar corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,312 miles

Surface corrosion on Tow Bar

Fail 10 Apr 2024 114,312 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on Tow Bar

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,929 miles

Offside Front body damage no sharp edges

Fail 30 Mar 2023 104,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Into brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body damage no sharp edges

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,341 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 94,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected slight oil leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,313 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 87,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 83,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tow Bar starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2019 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tow Bar starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WN12 GWZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN12 GWZ, 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 WN12 GWZ registered?

WN12 GWZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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