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SM12 CWF

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CWF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,096 miles

Surface corrosion to underside suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 40,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,983 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside rear number plate lamp inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,583 miles

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,582 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Nearside No plate bulb flickering

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,284 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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SM12 CWF is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM12 CWF, 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 SM12 CWF registered?

SM12 CWF is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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