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MJ62 BSV

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 BSV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 165,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 165,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 155,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,435 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 128,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear halfshaft seal leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump/bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,027 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,516 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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MJ62 BSV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MJ62 BSV, 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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MJ62 BSV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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