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PE62 PZO

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,294 mi
Last recorded121,294 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 PZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,294 miles

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

Front brake pipes surface corrosion part of flexi hoses , offside slight distorted

Nearside Front tyre surface cracking edges and outer sidewall surface damage ( offside front tyre sidewall surface damage)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated omitting slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,774 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi hoses pipes corrosion offside slight distorted (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres outer sidewalls surface damage

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting no movement at time

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jun 2025 119,774 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi hoses pipes corrosion offside slight distorted (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres outer sidewalls surface damage

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting no movement at time

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2024 115,718 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside pipes corrosion ( offside distorted) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms bushes slight splitting no movement detected at time

Front tyres outer sidewalls surface damage no cords/ply exposed

Rear exhaust heat shield slight loose

Fail 29 May 2024 115,718 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside pipes corrosion ( offside distorted) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms bushes slight splitting no movement detected at time

Front tyres outer sidewalls surface damage no cords/ply exposed

Rear exhaust heat shield slight loose

Pass 31 May 2023 112,305 miles

Front nearside and offside Brake pipe part of hose corroded (offside slight distorted )

Rear exhaust heat shield slight loose

Fail 31 May 2023 112,305 miles

Front nearside and offside Brake pipe part of hose corroded (offside slight distorted )

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slight loose

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 109,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,956 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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PE62 PZO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE62 PZO, 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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PE62 PZO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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