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CE12 FKS

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,191 mi
Last recorded189,191 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FKS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 189,191 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 179,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 179,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 148,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVANCED (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside dipbeam bulb appears dim

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2020 135,073 miles

no water in coolant bottle

offside dipbeam dimmer then nearside)(ADVANCED

Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,768 miles

offside front fog lamp lens broken/missing)(nearside lens damaged

oil leak)(s

Fail 18 Mar 2019 125,744 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog lamp lens broken/missing)(nearside lens damaged

oil leak)(s

Pass 7 Apr 2018 111,758 miles

Emissions to clean to rerad

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,386 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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CE12 FKS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 FKS, 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 CE12 FKS registered?

CE12 FKS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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