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2012 Citroen DS5 2.0L Diesel · LD62 AAY

LD62 AAY

2012 Citroen DS5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 179,419 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CITROEN DS5
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (30 Nov 2024)
Recorded Mileage
179,419 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30 Nov 2024
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1997cc

LD62 AAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
  • 179,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
20
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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LD62 AAY Mileage History

  1. 30/08/2022154,018 mi
  2. 05/09/2022154,332 mi+314 mi
  3. 14/08/2023165,167 mi+10,835 mi
  4. 15/08/2023165,638 mi+471 mi
  5. 04/09/2024179,419 mi+13,781 mi

Average of roughly 12,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LD62 AAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 04:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Ds5 (LD62 AAY) between August 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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