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KY62 UEK

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 UEK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 82,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,192 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 77,189 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fell out (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb inscure (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,868 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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KY62 UEK is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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