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VN62 KDK

2012 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,420 mi
Last recorded157,420 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 KDK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 157,420 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 157,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,516 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 89,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,897 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,470 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades slightly worn

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,452 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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VN62 KDK is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN62 KDK, 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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VN62 KDK is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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