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LU51 FUZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,387 mi
Last recorded91,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 FUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,387 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 86,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,719 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

child seat fitted preventing thorough inspection of adult belt offside rear

offside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,500 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,678 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LU51 FUZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey 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 LU51 FUZ, 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 LU51 FUZ registered?

LU51 FUZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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The MOT history for LU51 FUZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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