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RO12 WKU

2012 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 61,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,309 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 30,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO12 WKU is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO12 WKU, 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 RO12 WKU registered?

RO12 WKU is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 WKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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