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SH62 XSC

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,632 mi
Last recorded108,632 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 XSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,632 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

body damage nearside rear

Pass 21 Oct 2023 96,746 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened METAL TO METAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,332 miles

chip in windscreen

slight wear in off side rear anti roll bar drop link

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,584 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED

NEAR SIDE REGISTRATION PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

STRONG ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE !!!!

WHEELS ARE BUCKLED

Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged side wall

Nearside Rear registration lamp inop

rear seat base loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,935 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer tread edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread edge.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer tread edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,579 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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SH62 XSC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH62 XSC, 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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SH62 XSC is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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