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KM12 VMV

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2025 127,195 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear high level stop light not working

service light on

Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear high level stop light not working

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 101,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,767 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,699 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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KM12 VMV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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