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W12 BAS

2018 Citroen DS5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,578 mi
Last recorded19,578 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BAS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 19,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 19,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 166,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 15,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 155,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 11,936 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 143,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 143,507 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 7,448 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 131,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 116,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 4,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 92,639 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,085 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,324 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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W12 BAS is a 2018 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W12 BAS, 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 8 years old, this Citroen DS5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W12 BAS is a 2018 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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