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KM12 YZU

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 88,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 82,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,270 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 66,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 58,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,946 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 35,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,221 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 26,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,580 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 YZU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZU, 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 KM12 YZU registered?

KM12 YZU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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