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SJ12 UJU

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 126,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 126,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 96,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 60% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 60% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front lower wish bone rear bush beginning to split

Fail 23 Jul 2021 86,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front lower wish bone rear bush beginning to split

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,906 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing unevenly and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,680 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,646 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,826 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation.

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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SJ12 UJU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ12 UJU, 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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SJ12 UJU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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