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VO62 GUH

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,107 mi
Last recorded101,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 GUH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,107 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 13 Jan 2025 97,623 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 97,584 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 76,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 72,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 13 Jan 2021 67,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,261 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 62,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,766 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 54,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,203 miles

Front brake pads are worn to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,572 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 30,572 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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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VO62 GUH is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO62 GUH, 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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What year was VO62 GUH registered?

VO62 GUH is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VO62 GUH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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