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DY12 ZST

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZST
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 123,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 114,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE: Also worn shoulder and runflat damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And very low. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,294 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 188,933 miles

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

dip stick end broken

Pass 24 Oct 2019 162,352 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 139,249 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,630 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DY12 ZST is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White 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 DY12 ZST, 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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DY12 ZST is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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