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YH62 SWZ

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,812 mi
Last recorded119,812 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,285 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 106,285 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,087 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 55,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Lower heat cover loose

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the minimum 1.6mm legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

under tray rear nuts are missing allowing undertray to hang lower than normal

Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the minimum 1.6mm legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

under tray rear nuts are missing allowing undertray to hang lower than normal

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,238 miles

small chip centre of screen

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 20,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH62 SWZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YH62 SWZ, 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 YH62 SWZ registered?

YH62 SWZ is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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