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WK12 WDS

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,667 mi
Last recorded174,667 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WDS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 174,667 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 174,667 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 174,510 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 167,319 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 167,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 134,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Under trays fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,401 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,172 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WK12 WDS is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WK12 WDS, 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 WK12 WDS registered?

WK12 WDS is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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