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DL12 FEV

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,353 mi
Last recorded167,353 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FEV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 167,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,966 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 106,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,260 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 76,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 18,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 3,023 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cut In Sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 3,023 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cut In Sidewall

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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DL12 FEV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL12 FEV, 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 DL12 FEV registered?

DL12 FEV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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