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OY12 OUX

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OUX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 137,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 114,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,740 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,740 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,459 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 102,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,180 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,240 miles

engine cover

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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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OY12 OUX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY12 OUX, 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 OY12 OUX registered?

OY12 OUX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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