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G18 WEY

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 WEY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 48,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,615 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 44,605 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,731 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,683 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,561 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,352 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 27,352 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,173 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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G18 WEY is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G18 WEY, 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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G18 WEY is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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