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YX12 XUM

2012 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C577,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 119,157 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 119,157 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage ( NOT deep enough to reach cords )

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damage (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage NOT deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,692 miles

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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YX12 XUM is a 2012 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 XUM, 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 YX12 XUM registered?

YX12 XUM is a 2012 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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