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WV62 VPT

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,913 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 126,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,216 miles

Headlamp directional fault message on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40 ZR19 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge - 235-40 ZR19 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 115,157 miles

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

Headlamp directional fault message on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40 ZR19 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge - 235-40 ZR19 96W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,868 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,658 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,719 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,600 miles

Nearside Front 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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,814 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut,no cords visible

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged,no cords visible

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut,no cords visible

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged,no cords visible

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,957 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 52,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,563 miles

Nearside Front sidewall has cut in but cords not exposed

Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall has cut in but cords not exposed

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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WV62 VPT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WV62 VPT, 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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WV62 VPT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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