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J25 ESX

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 ESX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 112,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 111,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 110,527 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 108,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 106,089 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 104,707 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,970 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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J25 ESX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric 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 J25 ESX, 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 J25 ESX registered?

J25 ESX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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