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DU12 OPT

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,565 mi
Last recorded160,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 160,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,693 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 145,826 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,409 miles

Offside Rear nail on tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,608 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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DU12 OPT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU12 OPT, 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 DU12 OPT registered?

DU12 OPT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DU12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 OPT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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