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NA12 HFE

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 HFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,935 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2026 89,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2025 82,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,273 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 76,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,957 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 57,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip snapped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,862 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 41,612 miles

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

o/sr tyre wearing edges centre 3mm

Fail 23 Feb 2019 41,612 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

o/sr tyre wearing edges centre 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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NA12 HFE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NA12 HFE, 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 NA12 HFE registered?

NA12 HFE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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