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LV62 DVN

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,643 mi
Last recorded125,643 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 119,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,314 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,409 miles

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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LV62 DVN is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV62 DVN, 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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LV62 DVN is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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