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YG62 LXL

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 LXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 166,979 miles

Both front wheel rims slight damage

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft boot leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 166,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Both front wheel rims slight damage

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft boot leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 158,979 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 153,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and scrubbing severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 153,031 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and scrubbing severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 140,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,138 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 114,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,646 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,247 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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YG62 LXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 LXL, 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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YG62 LXL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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