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ML12 PLO

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PLO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive tell tales on under tray & exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to hub and suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,432 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,613 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 67,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 52,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 42,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 35,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,169 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 25,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven, also cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cuts on outer sidewall, also wearing uneven

child seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 25,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven, also cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cuts on outer sidewall, also wearing uneven

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 21,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in all outer sidewalls of tyres

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

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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ML12 PLO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML12 PLO, 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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ML12 PLO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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