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DG12 CMO

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 139,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,892 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

Fail 11 Aug 2023 132,892 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

Pass 24 Sep 2022 124,076 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,718 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 110,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 74,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

front tyres 3mm

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,728 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Mar 2016 42,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

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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DG12 CMO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DG12 CMO, 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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DG12 CMO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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