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GJ12 ZRV

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 125,259 miles

Nearside Front shock top has movement

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 117,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 117,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear (under cover in secure)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,836 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,234 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure but unable to fall off

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GJ12 ZRV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ12 ZRV, 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 GJ12 ZRV registered?

GJ12 ZRV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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