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LC12 VWA

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VWA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 139,796 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,221 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 129,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,186 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40/19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,661 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 105,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area deformed and bulging. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Whole underside wet with dirty oil and oil dripping from engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal contact. No friction material. NOTE Disc is damaged. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole/damage in tread area exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pads are getting low.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,271 miles

Nearside parking brake effort notable lower than offside.

Nearside rear outer brake pad very close to wear limit of 1.5mm

Pass 26 May 2016 71,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,586 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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LC12 VWA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric 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 LC12 VWA, 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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LC12 VWA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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