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LB12 NGU

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,721 mi
Last recorded77,721 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 74,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 71,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 61,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,579 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,814 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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LB12 NGU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB12 NGU, 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 LB12 NGU registered?

LB12 NGU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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