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SL62 EVM

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 EVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 120,930 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear no plate bulb not working

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear no plate bulb not working

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 82,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 82,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 76,755 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 76,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted RUBBING ON SUSP LEG (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,789 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIP BEAM (BOTH) (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,437 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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SL62 EVM is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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