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FR62 XBU

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,854 mi
Last recorded116,854 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 116,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 113,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,131 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,795 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,017 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,816 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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FR62 XBU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR62 XBU, 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 FR62 XBU registered?

FR62 XBU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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