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YH12 UNN

2012 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 73,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 73,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,766 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,671 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,351 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,731 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread cracking with age.

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R Tyre tread cracking with age.

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

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 UNN is a 2012 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH12 UNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 UNN registered?

YH12 UNN is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 UNN safe to buy?

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