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KY12 NTE

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 NTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 99,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,811 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,082 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Mar 2022 69,028 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 55,291 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,311 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,218 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 NTE is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

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