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RV61 HVA

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 13,832 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 13,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,334 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 13,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 12,088 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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RV61 HVA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV61 HVA, 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 RV61 HVA registered?

RV61 HVA is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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The MOT history for RV61 HVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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