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GL12 YTF

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,734 mi
Last recorded162,734 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 162,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS & NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker Bush OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 147,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OS & NS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 139,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 139,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 135,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,378 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,377 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. check tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,710 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 YTF is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL12 YTF, 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 GL12 YTF registered?

GL12 YTF is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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