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VK62 ZXP

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,104 mi
Last recorded148,104 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 148,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,494 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 144,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,249 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 135,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,089 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,827 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,603 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2015 501,318 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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VK62 ZXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 ZXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 ZXP registered?

VK62 ZXP is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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