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GU12 EFG

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,536 mi
Last recorded54,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EFG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 52,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,393 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides [rear] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,284 miles

N/S/R outer brake pad is worn very low.

O/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

N/S/R outer brake pad is worn very low.

O/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2019 41,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,831 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,471 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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GU12 EFG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey 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 GU12 EFG, 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 GU12 EFG registered?

GU12 EFG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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