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KY12 NTV

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 NTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,055 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,838 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,838 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 108,373 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,912 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front fog light insecure

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,095 miles

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn and slight lip on brake discs

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Offside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,548 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,229 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bush bondings slightly separating

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroded and rear pads worn very low (Nearside rear)

Cut in Nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside front fog light insecure

Nearside front inner wheel arch trim cracked and insecure

Rear washer inop

Undershield slightly insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,229 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both front suspension arm rear bush bondings slightly separating

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroded and rear pads worn very low (Nearside rear)

Cut in Nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside front fog light insecure

Nearside front inner wheel arch trim cracked and insecure

Rear washer inop

Undershield slightly insecure

Pass 25 May 2017 78,359 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nearside rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.7 mm

Rear washer inop

Fail 25 May 2017 78,359 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.7 mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear washer inop

Pass 14 May 2016 69,676 miles

Both front tyres worn low and worn on both edges

Lip on both front brake discs and front brake pads low

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 14 May 2016 69,676 miles

Both front tyres worn low and worn on both edges

Lip on both front brake discs and front brake pads low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2015 61,829 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low in centre

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 NTV is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

KY12 NTV is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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