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BV62 HWM

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 174,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 174,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 171,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 171,627 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned n/s front (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,655 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,655 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,987 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,317 miles

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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BV62 HWM is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV62 HWM, 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 BV62 HWM registered?

BV62 HWM is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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