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BF62 YOY

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,835 mi
Last recorded157,835 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,835 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 157,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 157,666 miles

Front & Rear discs are worn & lipped

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 157,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock wet (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front & Rear discs are worn & lipped

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 141,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.84mm plus cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm plus starting to go out of shape (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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BF62 YOY is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF62 YOY, 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 BF62 YOY registered?

BF62 YOY is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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