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NL62 XAA

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,909 mi
Last recorded154,909 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 XAA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 154,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 154,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 151,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 143,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 143,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUPPORT BUSH SPLIT & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUPPORT BUSH SPLIT & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,039 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,491 miles

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

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,748 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)

engine undershield fitted

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 XAA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAA, 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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NL62 XAA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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