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YD62 KXL

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,877 mi
Last recorded174,877 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 KXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 174,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable or calliper needs adjusting.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 157,969 miles

Front wheels need wheel balancing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leakage side of engine facing the rear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 148,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,677 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 140,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 135,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 94,203 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,662 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

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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YD62 KXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD62 KXL, 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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YD62 KXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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