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HY62 YLM

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YLM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,835 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 121,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,999 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,979 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,319 miles

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

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

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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HY62 YLM is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY62 YLM, 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 HY62 YLM registered?

HY62 YLM is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is HY62 YLM safe to buy?

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