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GL12 PMV

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 PMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly and pads unevenly worn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 101,365 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside outer gaiters split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges and near tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,214 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges and near tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,500 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 79,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,665 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,264 miles

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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GL12 PMV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White 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 GL12 PMV, 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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GL12 PMV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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