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AO62 GDU

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,604 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2019 70,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,762 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 58,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,994 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,994 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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AO62 GDU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO62 GDU, 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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AO62 GDU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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