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YC62 OSZ

2012 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear pipe perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both head lamps mountings slight movement

Fail 1 Aug 2024 61,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear pipe perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both head lamps mountings slight movement

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,816 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear pipe damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,177 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess perished and damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,175 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin over two thirds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,251 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both fronts close to wear bar indicators

Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,192 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,048 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 18,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC62 OSZ is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 YC62 OSZ, 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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YC62 OSZ is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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