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YT62 BXS

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,884 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

parking brake efficiency 17% just above minimum pass

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,646 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,646 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT62 BXS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YT62 BXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT62 BXS registered?

YT62 BXS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YT62 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 BXS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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