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ET12 BYS

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 103,957 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 84,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,085 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,904 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 27,771 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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ET12 BYS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET12 BYS, 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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ET12 BYS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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