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SP62 OYV

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 125,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical Terminal On Top Of Battery Insecure And Cover Missing

Engine Fuse Box Cover Insecure

Engine Oil Dipstick Broken

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine Under Trays Damaged

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

O/s/r Brake Disc Showing Signs Of Heat Transfer

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Badly Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Warning Light Illuminated On Dash

Fail 6 Dec 2023 117,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical Terminal On Top Of Battery Insecure And Cover Missing

Engine Fuse Box Cover Insecure

Engine Oil Dipstick Broken

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine Under Trays Damaged

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f Upper Strut Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

O/s/r Brake Disc Showing Signs Of Heat Transfer

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service Light Illuminated

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Badly Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Warning Light Illuminated On Dash

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,188 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD ABOVE EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION DAMAGED/LOOSE

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated CONNECTION BOARD ON TOP OF FUSE BOX EXPOSED--COVER MISSING (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE --UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IS COVERED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated TOW-BAR SOCKET COVER NOT COVERING SOCKET (4.10 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 107,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Central HEAT SHIELD ABOVE EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION DAMAGED/LOOSE

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated CONNECTION BOARD ON TOP OF FUSE BOX EXPOSED--COVER MISSING (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE --UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IS COVERED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated TOW-BAR SOCKET COVER NOT COVERING SOCKET (4.10 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner battery and fuse board cover missing--connections exposed to the elements

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 96,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner battery and fuse board cover missing--connections exposed to the elements

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at brake calliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 90,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at brake calliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,478 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beem image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bon front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bon front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc inner face been metal to metal at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 52,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,916 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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SP62 OYV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP62 OYV, 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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SP62 OYV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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