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HG12 SXZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 SXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 130,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 127,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,040 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,093 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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HG12 SXZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 HG12 SXZ, 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 HG12 SXZ registered?

HG12 SXZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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