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KP12 BXA

2012 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,712 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx.70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 67,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,827 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

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 BXA is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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