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HV62 WGX

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 WGX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 171,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 154,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,043 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 134,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no acceleration detected unable to obtain any emission readings

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 110,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 27 Oct 2017 110,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,318 miles

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HV62 WGX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey 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 HV62 WGX, 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 HV62 WGX registered?

HV62 WGX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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