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DS05 AAA

2012 Citroen DS5

White Other 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,295 mi
Last recorded168,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AAA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 168,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (235/45/18 98y) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 154,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,392 miles

Both Front Tyres !! EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 82,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 82,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 69,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,902 miles

undertrays fitted throughout limiting inspection

Pass 6 May 2016 49,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,171 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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DS05 AAA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS05 AAA, 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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DS05 AAA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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