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G16 YOG

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension leg inner bush slightly worn, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged at front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged at front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,325 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,036 miles

Front Tyres scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 May 2015 36,666 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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G16 YOG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G16 YOG, 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 G16 YOG registered?

G16 YOG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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