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N11 LBE

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 LBE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 70,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 66,364 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Rack arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 59,362 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,180 miles

Nearside Front various cuts to tyre side wall

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm and bald on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,255 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,067 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

Pass 9 May 2017 31,870 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,819 miles

engine and undercovers fitted

no smoke detected no printout

Pass 13 May 2015 21,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise ref emission test no acceleration de-tected reading k=0.01 1/m

advise tyres have outer sidewall damage to kerbin ribs

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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N11 LBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N11 LBE, 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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N11 LBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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