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LB12 ZXP

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,491 mi
Last recorded146,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ZXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 146,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges balding (requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp bulb slightly dimmer /pattern ok and good

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

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 29 Jul 2024 136,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,986 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated plastic clip fitted (requires attention) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,979 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edge wear both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated requires attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edge wear both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,297 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2021 120,297 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))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,560 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 101,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lamp strength slightly deteriorated due to lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,098 miles

emissions passed but not read by DSM

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,315 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Emissions passed but not read by DSM.

Spare wheel slightly loose but secure.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,157 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 60,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXP, 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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LB12 ZXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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