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OV62 DYU

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 DYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 109,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 109,969 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and sidewall damaged but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 101,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and sidewall damaged but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/4518 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to limit and deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near siderear tyre is worn to only 2.0mm ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,671 miles

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes splitting

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2020 74,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes splitting

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,609 miles

front brake discs lipped quite badly

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s front tyre getting very close to legal limit and low on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 12 Oct 2019 65,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake discs lipped quite badly

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s front tyre getting very close to legal limit and low on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2018 54,911 miles

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

nsf osf brake disk lipped

nsr osr brake disk lipped

plastic sill covers and engine tray fitted to vehical

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,682 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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OV62 DYU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV62 DYU, 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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OV62 DYU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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