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BL14 VAA

2014 Citroen DS5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 49,932 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All tyres wearing unevenly across tread.

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 44,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,722 miles

All brake disc`s slightly corroded.

Front Brake`s fluctuating slightly , both o/s and n/s.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,325 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2021 34,834 miles

Tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 29,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,493 miles

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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BL14 VAA is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 BL14 VAA, 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL14 VAA is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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