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KP12 BYJ

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

132,953 mi
Last recorded132,953 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 132,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,269 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,001 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,493 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 65,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354518 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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