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DG62 RSU

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 157,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 157,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 150,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension height level unit arm missing, Offside arm looks seized and slightly bent. Nearside arm movement has no affect on headlight level

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc splash guards corroded, nearside rear rubbing on disc

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 150,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, tyre just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension height level unit arm missing, Offside arm looks seized and slightly bent. Nearside arm movement has no affect on headlight level

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc splash guards corroded, nearside rear rubbing on disc

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,958 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2020 135,698 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,054 miles

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

Offside 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 both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,532 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,298 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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DG62 RSU 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 DG62 RSU, 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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DG62 RSU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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