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MK12 VUB

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VUB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,096 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,898 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 47,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,313 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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MK12 VUB is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK12 VUB, 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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MK12 VUB is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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