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KM61 KWS

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 KWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides, top mounts worn and crunchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 115,886 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Pressure pipes to DPF detached (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides, top mounts worn and crunchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 99,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,576 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 85,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 81,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 77,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,238 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,249 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,889 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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KM61 KWS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KM61 KWS, 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 KM61 KWS registered?

KM61 KWS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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