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KU62 VUL

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,225 mi
Last recorded174,225 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 VUL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 174,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 173,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,119 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight daMAGE

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,924 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,525 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 53,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,866 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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KU62 VUL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU62 VUL, 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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KU62 VUL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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