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HJ62 OSG

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,640 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 Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,834 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,211 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 67,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,724 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND SLIGHT LIP

Nearside Rear TYRE IS A WINTER TYRE

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER STARTING TOO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND SLIGHT LIP

Nearside Rear TYRE IS A WINTER TYRE

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER STARTING TOO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,204 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,378 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OSG is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HJ62 OSG, 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 OSG is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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