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GF12 UPG

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,451 mi
Last recorded152,451 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UPG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 152,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 116,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 94,798 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF12 UPG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF12 UPG, 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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GF12 UPG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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