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GJ12 ZRX

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZRX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 88,418 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 74,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake fault on dash display .

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,053 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded almost to excess (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,651 miles

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,651 miles

rear brake disc faces corroded

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 ZRX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

GJ12 ZRX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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