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KP12 BWX

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,458 mi
Last recorded93,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,458 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,458 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2024 92,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,972 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,079 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 55,838 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 55,838 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,633 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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KP12 BWX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP12 BWX, 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 KP12 BWX registered?

KP12 BWX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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