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HV12 SWZ

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,798 mi
Last recorded28,798 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 28,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 22,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs worn

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,724 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn

Both Rear Tyres Worn

Pass 27 Mar 2020 7,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,226 miles

emissions passed but not read by DSM

Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,241 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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HV12 SWZ 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 100%.

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 HV12 SWZ, 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 HV12 SWZ registered?

HV12 SWZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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