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SM62 YPH

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 YPH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 146,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,359 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 132,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft slight noise

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,022 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft slight noise

Nearside Rear handbrake caliper lever stuck forward

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 Dec 2021 105,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,058 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some centre brake light leds inop

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some centre brake light leds inop

Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,341 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 45,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

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

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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SM62 YPH is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 74,019 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 SM62 YPH, 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 13 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM62 YPH registered?

SM62 YPH is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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