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GV12 WHZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 WHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 83,337 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 81,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 78,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 73,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,986 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 43,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,082 miles

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

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

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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GV12 WHZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV12 WHZ, 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 GV12 WHZ registered?

GV12 WHZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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