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AO12 VCT

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,611 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 119,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,358 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure and under body shield adrift and damaged (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,562 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 54,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,058 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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 VCT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCT, 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 AO12 VCT registered?

AO12 VCT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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