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HV62 XAJ

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,705 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 89,588 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,673 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,642 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,887 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,609 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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HV62 XAJ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HV62 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

HV62 XAJ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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