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MK62 DYV

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 133,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,209 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose (still secure)

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2022 121,198 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose (still secure)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,882 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose (still secure)

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil on minimum level

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,753 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,827 miles

Nearside Front spot light cracked not affecting light output

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3mm

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit 2mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexible pipe (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front spot light cracked not affecting light output

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 3mm

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit 2mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,859 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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MK62 DYV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK62 DYV, 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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MK62 DYV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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