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AJ12 XSL

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,206 mi
Last recorded150,206 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,206 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 143,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,385 miles

Offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,365 miles

diesel emissions peak not detected

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,943 miles

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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AJ12 XSL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 XSL, 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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What year was AJ12 XSL registered?

AJ12 XSL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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