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DR51 MER

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 MER
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 92,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 92,850 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 84,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 84,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 77,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 68,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 61,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,047 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,075 miles

Under trays fitted throughout obscuring testable items

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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DR51 MER 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 85.7%.

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 DR51 MER, 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 DR51 MER registered?

DR51 MER is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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