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B16 EJS

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,890 mi
Last recorded54,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EJS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,890 miles

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

bonnet dampers weak

Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,370 miles

both bonnet dampers weak

Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

both bonnet dampers weak

Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,179 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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B16 EJS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B16 EJS, 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 B16 EJS registered?

B16 EJS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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