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WJ12 FBF

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,168 mi
Last recorded117,168 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,168 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 117,168 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,679 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 112,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 108,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,270 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,721 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 98,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,998 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat and belt as child seat fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ12 FBF is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ12 FBF, 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 WJ12 FBF registered?

WJ12 FBF is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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