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RV12 UZO

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,547 mi
Last recorded140,547 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 138,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 138,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,028 miles

Both headlamps output becoming weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Washer becoming weak

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,309 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV12 UZO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV12 UZO, 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 RV12 UZO registered?

RV12 UZO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 UZO safe to buy?

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