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A4 YUT

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,876 mi
Last recorded119,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YUT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 119,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 109,492 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 99,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 99,040 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 82,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 75,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 29,669 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?

Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
7,217
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
5,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 640
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 407
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A4 YUT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 75,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 YUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 YUT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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