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SM12 HCD

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 106,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 97,843 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 89,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,478 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 61,706 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HCD is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM12 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

SM12 HCD is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SM12 HCD safe to buy?

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