2012 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · LO12 OWG
2012 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 176,250 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 OWG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2023
- 176,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 OWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C5 (LO12 OWG) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LO12 OWG Mileage History
- 30/06/2022162,111 mi
- 30/06/2022162,125 mi+14 mi
- 17/06/2023176,250 mi+14,125 mi
Average of roughly 14,657 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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- 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
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- Independent Wiper Motor FailureModerate
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