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PN62 XMS

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 161,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 161,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 146,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 139,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,977 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 136,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded both sides

Fail 18 Aug 2020 131,470 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,254 miles

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Cv gatior missing its clip.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant on min level

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Cv gatior missing its clip.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant on min level

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,633 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 110,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot clip broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 517,934 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,496 miles

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

Front number plate ...film is peeling off

Nearside Rear Tyre ...stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is 2.8 mm

Offside Rear Tyre ......stepping on inner edge

Rear number plate.....film is peeling off

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 XMS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XMS, 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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PN62 XMS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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