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AO13 LLJ

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting a little low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 128,701 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting a little low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,403 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,317 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 73,317 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 66,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 51,698 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% towbar ball sticks up over lamp (1.3.2b)

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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AO13 LLJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO13 LLJ, 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 AO13 LLJ registered?

AO13 LLJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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