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AO12 OBE

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,088 mi
Last recorded139,088 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,457 miles

o s f + n s f tyres edges worn low-wishbone bushes perished slightly-n s r tyre outer wall perished-

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,056 miles

both front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 109,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,141 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Nails in tread ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 Nails in tread ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake discs are corroded

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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AO12 OBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 OBE, 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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AO12 OBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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