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BG13 XMC

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,659 mi
Last recorded32,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XMC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 32,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 31,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 23,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 22,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 22,663 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,762 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 19,376 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 19,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 17,782 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Pass 26 May 2016 15,009 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

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 XMC is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG13 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

BG13 XMC is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is BG13 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XMC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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