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KP12 BYC

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,140 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,427 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,744 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has tear but no cord exposed

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has tear but no cord exposed

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BYC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

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

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