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KY12 NTC

2012 Citroen DS5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 70,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 103,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,771 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 38,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,902 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind but not showing on brake rolling road tester

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,352 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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KY12 NTC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 KY12 NTC, 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 KY12 NTC registered?

KY12 NTC is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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