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KM61 KWX

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 KWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 117,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,462 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,377 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,010 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,883 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,674 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 KWX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

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

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