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CV12 UXU

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 145,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,223 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,823 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 135,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread slightly low (3mm) and worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.5mm) and worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.5mm) and slightly worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,807 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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CV12 UXU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV12 UXU, 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 CV12 UXU registered?

CV12 UXU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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