2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,042 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,042 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    69 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    39 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.5%
  3. Brakes13.9%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Citroen DS5?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2012 Citroen DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,042 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen DS5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Citroen DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).