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AF13 FBO

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,648 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 71,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 64,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,232 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,216 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,385 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

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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AF13 FBO is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc electric 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 AF13 FBO, 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 AF13 FBO registered?

AF13 FBO is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AF13 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FBO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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