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MW12 FCX

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 FCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,049 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,577 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,391 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 56,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 51,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,549 miles

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

Items in rear and boot

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

Undertray covering components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,549 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items in rear and boot

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

Undertray covering components

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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MW12 FCX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW12 FCX, 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 MW12 FCX registered?

MW12 FCX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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