MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre punctured
Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn
advise oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shocker case corroded
Offside Rear shocker case corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on all components under car .
vehicle undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shocker case corroded
Offside Rear shocker case corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on all components under car .
vehicle undertrays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted material separated from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front headlight has slight blue to it
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but unable to see cord
How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?
Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 FVW is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VN12 FVW, 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 VN12 FVW registered?
VN12 FVW is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is VN12 FVW safe to buy?
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