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ER05 XRR

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,145 mi
Last recorded157,145 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER05 XRR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 157,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 157,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlight output poor

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,029 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 150,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,477 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,128 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 20 Oct 2021 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 88,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 cuts in nsf outer tyre wall

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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ER05 XRR is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ER05 XRR, 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 ER05 XRR registered?

ER05 XRR is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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