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MR51 GJS

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 GJS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Catches nsf wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 164,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light dull

engine has slight misfire

Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,379 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Boot inop

Coolant leak ()

Misfire

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 150,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 150,978 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 139,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 123,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

ns washer jet weak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,157 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,541 miles

oil leak?

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Body Covers Fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/64/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Body Covers Fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre To Rear Joint Clamp Missing (7.1.2)

N/S/F Day Time Running Light Inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Deteriorated

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,278 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,105 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,465 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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MR51 GJS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR51 GJS, 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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MR51 GJS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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