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SV12 LVB

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,804 mi
Last recorded120,804 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,804 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2025 120,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,946 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 117,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,735 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,293 miles

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

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

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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SV12 LVB is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White 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 SV12 LVB, 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 SV12 LVB registered?

SV12 LVB is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SV12 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 LVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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