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YF12 AEE

2012 Citroen DS5

White Other 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 AEE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,705 miles

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

Offside Front Dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 71,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake test not done due to pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,431 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 57,431 miles

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

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 15 Jun 2020 54,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2016 27,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 20,231 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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YF12 AEE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 AEE, 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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YF12 AEE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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