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DS12 ECC

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 84,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,211 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,766 miles

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

Fail 27 Sep 2018 27,766 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,018 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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DS12 ECC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DS12 ECC, 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 DS12 ECC registered?

DS12 ECC is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is DS12 ECC safe to buy?

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