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DE12 DTO

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,526 mi
Last recorded160,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 160,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 151,888 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 146,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,728 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer has been replaced with twin pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 139,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon aftermarket kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon aftermarket kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,613 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,866 miles

Fuel light on

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Smoke test carried out! Equipment unable to detect smoke density

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DE12 DTO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE12 DTO, 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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DE12 DTO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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