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AX12 BNO

2012 Citroen DS5

White Other 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BNO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair spongey pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 123,408 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 123,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,149 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened N/S/R arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,613 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre tread low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,526 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX12 BNO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX12 BNO, 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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AX12 BNO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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