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MA12 ZNC

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZNC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 137,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 135,240 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 132,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft to gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 125,350 miles

Front Lower oil smudge on engine

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

Fail 13 May 2022 125,350 miles

Front Lower oil smudge on engine

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,488 miles

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

Number plate bulb slightly dim

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 100,418 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 100,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,997 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 4 May 2016 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,863 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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MA12 ZNC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA12 ZNC, 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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MA12 ZNC is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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