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SA12 SZZ

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,752 mi
Last recorded96,752 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 94,242 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 91,533 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 91,513 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,474 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and at 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 54,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and at 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

engine oil below min

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,513 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,390 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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SA12 SZZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 SZZ, 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 SA12 SZZ registered?

SA12 SZZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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