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PK12 ZSE

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 81,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,627 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 76,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 48,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 48,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,658 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,317 miles

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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PK12 ZSE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 PK12 ZSE, 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 PK12 ZSE registered?

PK12 ZSE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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