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BB55 LYN

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,083 mi
Last recorded94,083 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 LYN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,398 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 90,398 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item removed. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,998 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,766 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 77,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 73,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BB55 LYN is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BB55 LYN, 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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BB55 LYN is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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