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VO12 LVU

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 LVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges. 235/45r18

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Feb 2024 68,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus worn on inner (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus worn on inner (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,202 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,169 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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VO12 LVU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO12 LVU, 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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VO12 LVU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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