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DU13 VZJ

2013 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 134,058 miles

Front centre arm rest insecure fixing

Fail 9 Jun 2026 134,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed absorption / drift test void (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front centre arm rest insecure fixing

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed drift test sooted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposed to cords/wires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre cord split and exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,838 miles

Nearside Front knock from nsf suspension when car is braking, no play detected on mot test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front knock from nsf suspension when car is braking, no play detected on mot test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,171 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit chunk missing out of sidewall no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 37,079 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper has slight body scuff/dent damage...not effective

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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DU13 VZJ is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU13 VZJ, 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 DU13 VZJ registered?

DU13 VZJ is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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