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B7 RXL

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,672 mi
Last recorded95,672 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,672 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 95,672 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 86,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 51,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B7 RXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc 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 B7 RXL, 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 B7 RXL registered?

B7 RXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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