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KV62 EFL

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 99,698 miles

slight leak nsf outer cv boot

Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 95,772 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,770 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drivshaft Boot Small Leak Of Grease.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,998 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,696 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,219 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,219 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,172 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 55,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,583 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front 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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KV62 EFL is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KV62 EFL, 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 KV62 EFL registered?

KV62 EFL is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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