2012 Citroën DS5 · 3,813 MOT tests
2012 Citroën DS5 reliability
2012 Citroën DS5s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 DS5 years (3,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 98,106
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,813
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.1% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Citroën DS5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Brakes8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Steering4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.93%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.51%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.33%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.87%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Citroën DS5 reliable?
2012 Citroën DS5s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 DS5 years (3,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Citroën DS5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.48% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Citroën DS5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Citroën DS5 shows 98,106 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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