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GT08 SCT

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 SCT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 122,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 118,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 113,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,550 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,268 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats and belts not inspected ()

N/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall currently not exposing cord

N/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord, wear is uneven

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Rear brakes are worn

Rear fitted child seats are incorrectly fitted allowing excessive movement

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to outer sidewall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats and belts not inspected ()

N/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall currently not exposing cord

N/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord, wear is uneven

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Rear brakes are worn

Rear fitted child seats are incorrectly fitted allowing excessive movement

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,446 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of all rear seat belts

O/s/r child seat is loose in the belt

Fail 13 Mar 2019 69,446 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing inspection of all rear seat belts

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

O/s/r child seat is loose in the belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working No fluid in reservoir (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Excessively large crack though middle of screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have several small objects imbedded in tread surface (nails, thorns etc)

Front brakes are worn

N/s/f tyre is badly worn on both edges almost exposing cord, tyre is also worn near legal limit

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on both edges almost exposing cord, tyre is also worn near legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,921 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,436 miles

child seats fitted

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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GT08 SCT is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 74,019 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 DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GT08 SCT, 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 13 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GT08 SCT is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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