2012 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · BT61 FBO
2012 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 141,340 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT61 FBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 141,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT61 FBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C5 (BT61 FBO) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BT61 FBO Mileage History
- 22/08/2022121,350 mi
- 02/08/2023125,425 mi+4,075 mi
- 28/09/2024134,395 mi+8,970 mi
- 27/09/2025141,340 mi+6,945 mi
Average of roughly 6,452 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CITROEN C5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- Leaking Front Suspension Struts (Hydractive)Serious
The front struts on Hydractive models are prone to weeping oil. They are non-repairable and must be replaced to pass an MOT.
- Steering Rack Pinion CorrosionSerious
The steering rack pinion tend to rust, leading to seal failure and significant fluid leaks. New replacements are scarce in the UK.
- Independent Wiper Motor FailureModerate
The C5 uses two independent wiper motors. If one fails, the wipers can collide, potentially cracking the windscreen.
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