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GJ12 FNX

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 FNX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,056 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 99,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,772 miles

Nearside Front Floor damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,711 miles

slight damage o/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ12 FNX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ12 FNX, 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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GJ12 FNX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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