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GL12 YTG

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 122,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,777 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,735 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,735 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,424 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front break pads 60% worn

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 YTG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White 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 GL12 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

GL12 YTG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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