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BG13 NRL

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 NRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,067 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 128,062 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s-n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 127,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 106,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate, falling apart / corroding but still secure

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 86,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic inner shield on nearside front inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner wing shield damaged and insecure and pipework clip missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,858 miles

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays 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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BG13 NRL is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG13 NRL, 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 BG13 NRL registered?

BG13 NRL is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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