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SL62 CXD

2012 Citroen DS5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 CXD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 128,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 128,464 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 122,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,060 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 114,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,493 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,653 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED AND LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,264 miles

engine covers fitted covering certain components

offside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges

under trays fitted covering certain components

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

engine covers fitted covering certain components

offside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges

under trays fitted covering certain components

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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SL62 CXD is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL62 CXD, 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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SL62 CXD is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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