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YH12 MZU

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 150,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight tear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 147,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 145,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 144,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,521 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YH12 MZU is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH12 MZU, 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 YH12 MZU registered?

YH12 MZU is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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