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LC62 BZV

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 56,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,070 miles

front tyres getting low in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,477 miles

Emissions not tested hybrid (7.3.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,481 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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LC62 BZV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric 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 LC62 BZV, 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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LC62 BZV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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