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BN12 PPV

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 90,511 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 90,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,287 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN12 PPV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BN12 PPV, 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 BN12 PPV registered?

BN12 PPV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 PPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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