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RV62 BDZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,637 mi
Last recorded124,637 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 BDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 114,124 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,865 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 96,861 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight cut

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RV62 BDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV62 BDZ, 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 RV62 BDZ registered?

RV62 BDZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is RV62 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 BDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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