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FD12 LXP

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,405 mi
Last recorded186,405 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 186,405 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 186,401 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 184,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 184,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 179,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 175,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 171,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 157,087 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 136,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 103,188 miles

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

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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FD12 LXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD12 LXP, 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 FD12 LXP registered?

FD12 LXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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