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NV12 SVY

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,345 mi
Last recorded123,345 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 SVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 123,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2025 123,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,762 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 114,761 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 105,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 94,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,867 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,598 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

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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NV12 SVY is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NV12 SVY, 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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NV12 SVY is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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