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LM62 HWH

2012 Citroen DS5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 132,027 miles

Engine under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 132,027 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,755 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 113,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides nearly below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,062 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,206 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,818 miles

under tray fitted caused obstruction to view

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,162 miles

engine and under covers fitted .

rear child seat fitted.

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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LM62 HWH is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM62 HWH, 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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LM62 HWH is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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