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T8 AWM

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,049 mi
Last recorded42,049 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 AWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,049 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 42,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,556 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 33,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 23,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 23,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 21,511 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 21,511 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,617 miles

Offside Front o/s/f indicator lamp has water damage still working just now.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 18,599 miles

condition of front wiper blades (smearing slightly)

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,514 miles

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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T8 AWM is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T8 AWM, 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 T8 AWM registered?

T8 AWM is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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