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AE13 VVJ

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 81,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly, cover is also missing from the back of the headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 70,542 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 53,754 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,306 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,119 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,967 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,542 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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AE13 VVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 74,019 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 AE13 VVJ, 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 13 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE13 VVJ registered?

AE13 VVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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