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LR62 AZV

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 126,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,658 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))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 92,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,017 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 68,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,395 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 31,452 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater of (6.1.C.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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LR62 AZV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LR62 AZV, 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 LR62 AZV registered?

LR62 AZV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is LR62 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 AZV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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