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WV12 MXE

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,107 mi
Last recorded117,107 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x two, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in head light clip missing,

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x two, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in head light clip missing,

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,877 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number obscured by parking ticket

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,127 miles

front & n/s/r tyre`s close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,810 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 40,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 39,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,788 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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WV12 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV12 MXE, 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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WV12 MXE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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