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BT62 JGF

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,374 mi
Last recorded143,374 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 JGF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 143,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 139,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 135,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,723 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 130,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc looks like been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 70,382 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 6 May 2017 70,302 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 52,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,183 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT62 JGF is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT62 JGF, 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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BT62 JGF is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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