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BJ13 RVP

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 137,028 miles

Front windscreen scratched/marked n/s through wiper sweep

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 137,028 miles

Front windscreen scratched/marked n/s through wiper sweep

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,962 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 106,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,765 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,849 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 97,849 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,277 miles

dipstick (oil level check) brokern. diagnostics used to check oil level

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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BJ13 RVP 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 76.9%.

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 BJ13 RVP, 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 BJ13 RVP registered?

BJ13 RVP is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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