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LS62 SZR

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,698 mi
Last recorded142,698 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 142,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 142,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,621 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 131,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside both n/s road wheels slightly damaged on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r outer brake pad worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside both n/s road wheels slightly damaged on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,129 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 67,124 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,027 miles

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)

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 SZR is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

LS62 SZR is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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