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LG62 YBS

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 YBS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,732 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 108,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb been put in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,003 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 71,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,384 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,502 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LG62 YBS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG62 YBS, 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 LG62 YBS registered?

LG62 YBS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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