MOT Status
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134,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front centre arm rest insecure fixing
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
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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