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AY62 YLZ

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,919 mi
Last recorded185,919 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 185,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 185,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 172,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,755 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,561 miles

Engine Fault Message displayed on start up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,561 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Fault Message displayed on start up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,658 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,848 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 feathering edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front fethering edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,265 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,263 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AY62 YLZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY62 YLZ, 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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AY62 YLZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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