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DE62 SFZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,454 mi
Last recorded208,454 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 208,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 208,444 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 184,706 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 184,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 140,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,648 miles

Item(s) Removed From Drivers View. Prior To Test.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

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

n/s headlamp output deterioating

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid slightly leaking around power steering pump

Fail 12 Sep 2015 53,526 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid slightly leaking around power steering pump

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm.

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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DE62 SFZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE62 SFZ, 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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DE62 SFZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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