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DK12 HBE

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HBE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,799 miles

beam deflectors fitted.... re test.

re test on vehicle ,

Fail 10 Oct 2020 134,799 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong way (lhd) (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,799 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong way (lhd) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,354 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,066 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyre's Between 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kickup Set For European Driving (Left Hand Drive) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyre's Between 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DK12 HBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DK12 HBE, 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 DK12 HBE registered?

DK12 HBE is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DK12 HBE safe to buy?

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