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C3 LPB

2014 Citroen DS5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,598 mi
Last recorded93,598 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,156 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 89,156 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,423 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,015 miles

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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C3 LPB is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C3 LPB, 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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What year was C3 LPB registered?

C3 LPB is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is C3 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 LPB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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