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PN62 ALU

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,705 mi
Last recorded86,705 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,705 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 86,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,336 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,742 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,052 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays 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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PN62 ALU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN62 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN62 ALU registered?

PN62 ALU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is PN62 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 ALU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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