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LO12 OWB

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,277 mi
Last recorded181,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 181,277 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 176,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 176,584 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 169,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc and brake pads showing signs of heat contamination

plastic engine top cover and plastic under covers fitted obscuring view to some brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 159,230 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Jul 2021 151,100 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Jul 2020 147,473 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Jul 2019 136,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,312 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO12 OWB is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 LO12 OWB, 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 LO12 OWB registered?

LO12 OWB is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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