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SP12 OEA

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OEA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer bottle leak

Pass 30 May 2025 77,476 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 77,476 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 66,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 66,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 59,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 53,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,240 miles

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 8 Mar 2021 41,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,475 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,787 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

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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SP12 OEA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP12 OEA, 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 SP12 OEA registered?

SP12 OEA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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