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GF12 URW

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 136,336 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,14 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 81,909 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 4 May 2024 117,041 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Pass 20 May 2023 69,017 miles

((0.51))...P3.....235/45/18 X 4,

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH ---LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 69,017 miles

((0.51))...P3.....235/45/18 X 4,

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH ---LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,906 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS X 3 ,,((0.51)) 235/45/18 x 4

Pass 20 May 2021 57,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking slightly in sidewall, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 57,665 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking slightly in sidewall, 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,671 miles

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,962 miles

Front tyres cracking, in tread on outer edge

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres cracking, in tread on outer edge

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 URW is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF12 URW, 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 URW is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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