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NL62 GUO

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,213 mi
Last recorded177,213 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 177,213 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 177,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 98,949 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 98,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,676 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,948 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,847 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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NL62 GUO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL62 GUO, 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 NL62 GUO registered?

NL62 GUO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is NL62 GUO safe to buy?

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