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LV12 OYO

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,327 mi
Last recorded159,327 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OYO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 159,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 159,320 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 156,634 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 156,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 127,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 106,360 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,555 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,269 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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LV12 OYO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue 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 LV12 OYO, 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 LV12 OYO registered?

LV12 OYO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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