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PN62 HYS

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 HYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 125,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,458 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail excess lateral movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,335 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,519 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,212 miles

Front both tyres have edge wear

oil dip stick broken

Fail 21 Aug 2021 110,180 miles

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

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

Front both tyres have edge wear

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

oil dip stick broken

Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 104,424 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,911 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,340 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

off side sill lip has some damage

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs corroded and worn

off side sill lip has some damage

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,673 miles

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

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 HYS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYS, 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 PN62 HYS registered?

PN62 HYS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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