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KU12 TBV

2012 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,437 mi
Last recorded101,437 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,789 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,964 miles

Nearside Front advise slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Front advise slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,503 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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 22 Feb 2019 48,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,479 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,477 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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KU12 TBV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Silver 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 KU12 TBV, 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 KU12 TBV registered?

KU12 TBV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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