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AVI 5099

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,653 mi
Last recorded76,653 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 5099
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,056 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,054 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner and outer tyre walls cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,552 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive further investigation required. undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s discoloured slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,827 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake cable sheathing rubbing through on upper suspension jouints

Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,464 miles

Front tyre edges worn both sides

under vehicle covers fitted

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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AVI 5099 is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVI 5099, 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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AVI 5099 is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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