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2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,251 mi
Last recorded109,251 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 109,251 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,940 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 83,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,520 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,207 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,136 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,899 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,816 miles

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.

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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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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VN12 FVW is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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