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KY62 HWC

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 109,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 75,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 51,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,367 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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KY62 HWC is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KY62 HWC, 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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KY62 HWC is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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