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DA13 BXE

2013 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,931 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear hydraulic cylinders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror not folding out

Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc in front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under car surface slight corrosion , suspensions component

Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 89,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cutting up in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cutting up in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 89,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cutting up in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cutting up in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 76,528 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,755 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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DA13 BXE is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA13 BXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA13 BXE registered?

DA13 BXE is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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