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VU62 NFN

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,894 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,436 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 72,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,140 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,140 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,688 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,090 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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VU62 NFN is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VU62 NFN, 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 VU62 NFN registered?

VU62 NFN is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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