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R123 ARY

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ARY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 62,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,483 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,256 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 48,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,624 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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R123 ARY is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 ARY, 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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R123 ARY is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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