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NA12 USX

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 USX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 95,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 95,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 92,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 88,426 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 82,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,221 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine under side of vehicle and under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 70,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 70,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,249 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under cover fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 51,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,172 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats not allowing full check of adult seat belts

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats not allowing full check of adult seat belts

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 USX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 USX, 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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NA12 USX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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