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R12 KKH

2012 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 KKH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 123,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 123,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,393 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front brake discs worn very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot has grease over boot but no visible leaks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc has got very hot as disc is orange and brake pad spring not fitted correctly

some imbalance across rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2025 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front brake discs worn very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft boot has grease over boot but no visible leaks

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc has got very hot as disc is orange and brake pad spring not fitted correctly

some imbalance across rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner pad contact surface

Fail 11 Jun 2024 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner pad contact surface

Pass 2 Jul 2023 75,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,785 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,535 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,965 miles

possible fuel leak around fuel tank

Fail 3 Nov 2015 16,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

possible fuel leak around fuel tank

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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R12 KKH is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R12 KKH, 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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R12 KKH is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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