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HJ62 HKB

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,793 mi
Last recorded214,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HKB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 214,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 117,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 103,557 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,462 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,121 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,394 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,170 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,824 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,805 miles

engine covers and under trays

Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,561 miles

child seat fitted

under trays and engine trays fitted at time of test

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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HJ62 HKB is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ62 HKB, 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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HJ62 HKB is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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