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HW12 JJZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some separation rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,644 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracks/splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracks/splits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 46,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At or below 2.0mm, no warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer jets low hitting wiper blades

Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At or below 2.0mm, no warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer jets low hitting wiper blades

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,628 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,705 miles

Hand brake effort low at 17%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,763 miles

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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HW12 JJZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black 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 HW12 JJZ, 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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HW12 JJZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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