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JMS 68S

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 68S
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 34,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 21,069 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 21,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 15,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to both front tyres outer side walls

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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JMS 68S is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JMS 68S, 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 JMS 68S registered?

JMS 68S is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is JMS 68S safe to buy?

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