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SB62 NXO

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NXO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 136,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 136,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs incorrectly fitted and nearside bulb was damaged. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,959 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2025 126,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage in treads,slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs sensor wire incorrectly routed,appears undamaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 117,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage in treads,slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs sensor wire incorrectly routed,appears undamaged

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 117,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively incorrectly routed catching components (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,234 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 96,387 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,946 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,514 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,510 miles

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

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

Front head lights dim image

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,120 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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SB62 NXO is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB62 NXO, 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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SB62 NXO is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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