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RA12 UTG

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,706 mi
Last recorded69,706 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UTG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 69,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Mar 2018 31,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,882 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 27,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,528 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,687 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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RA12 UTG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA12 UTG, 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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RA12 UTG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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