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SJ62 VTW

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 101,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 22,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 22,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 12,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,229 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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SJ62 VTW is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SJ62 VTW, 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 SJ62 VTW registered?

SJ62 VTW is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SJ62 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ62 VTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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