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AU13 WDF

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,385 mi
Last recorded123,385 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 123,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,631 miles

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,799 miles

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 81,748 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,441 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 93,985 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 40,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,481 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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AU13 WDF is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU13 WDF, 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 AU13 WDF registered?

AU13 WDF is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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