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RV12 PWE

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 80,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 47,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall but no cords or lump showing.

Offside Parking brake lower than Nearside reading.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RV12 PWE 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 RV12 PWE, 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 RV12 PWE registered?

RV12 PWE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RV12 PWE safe to buy?

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