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AV13 RKA

2013 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 134,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,876 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,873 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,924 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,445 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,975 miles

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

Superficial cuts OSR tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,890 miles

Nearside Front Unable to fully inspect adult belt due to child seat being fitted

Offside Rear Unable to fully inspect adult belt due to child seat being fitted

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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AV13 RKA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV13 RKA, 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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AV13 RKA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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