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KM12 VMT

2012 Citroen DS5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,558 mi
Last recorded89,558 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VMT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,639 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 82,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,745 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,389 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,023 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 61,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,361 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KM12 VMT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM12 VMT, 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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KM12 VMT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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