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LS62 GWK

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 GWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear fog lamp obsecured by tow bar

Fail 8 Oct 2022 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear fog lamp obsecured by tow bar

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,082 miles

No visible smoke limit plate @ default limits

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog light obscured by tow bar

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,082 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))

No visible smoke limit plate @ default limits

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog light obscured by tow bar

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,355 miles

coolant level low!

rear fog lamp obscured by towbar

rear pads wearing low!

under -trays obscuring components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,036 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

handbrake imbalance

no visible smoke limit plate,fast pass @ default limits

rear foglight obscured by towbar

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,036 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

handbrake imbalance

no visible smoke limit plate,fast pass @ default limits

rear foglight obscured by towbar

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,001 miles

handbrake effort on limit

n/s h/lamp wash sticking

rear foglight obscured by towbar

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,236 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

handbrake poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,976 miles

nail osr tyre ,, engine cover & undertrays 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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LS62 GWK is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LS62 GWK, 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 LS62 GWK registered?

LS62 GWK is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LS62 GWK safe to buy?

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