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OY62 LJJ

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,052 mi
Last recorded170,052 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 170,052 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 170,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 156,752 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 156,752 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 156,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 156,527 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 145,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but no excess movement

Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,805 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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OY62 LJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY62 LJJ, 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 OY62 LJJ registered?

OY62 LJJ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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