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SD12 SYA

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,367 mi
Last recorded181,367 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 SYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 181,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

top suspension mounts noisy when turning

Fail 12 May 2025 181,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

top suspension mounts noisy when turning

Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake low o/side

Fail 13 Jun 2024 109,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake low o/side

Pass 5 May 2023 98,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres n/s/front2.45mm/o/s/front2.81mm o/side rear3.57mm n/side/rear2.61mm

Fail 4 May 2023 98,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres n/s/front2.45mm/o/s/front2.81mm o/side rear3.57mm n/side/rear2.61mm

Pass 25 May 2022 84,815 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,880 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 71,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 62,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 56,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,721 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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SD12 SYA 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 68.8%.

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 SD12 SYA, 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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SD12 SYA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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