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SK12 OVX

2012 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 175,272 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 175,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower dpf has guard fitted hard to inspect fully

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both lamps light up low , dim

Pass 24 Aug 2023 165,156 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 165,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 145,983 miles

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

o\s\r tyre nearing wear indicators

Fail 16 Sep 2021 145,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

o/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 132,241 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre down to wear indicaters

Fail 22 May 2019 132,043 miles

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

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

front pads low

nearside rear tyre down to wear indicaters

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 121,754 miles

Nearside Front 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 112,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 100,770 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 100,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,645 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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SK12 OVX is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SK12 OVX, 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 SK12 OVX registered?

SK12 OVX is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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