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KP62 VBU

2013 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,987 mi
Last recorded134,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 134,987 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 134,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,657 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake fluid dirty, possibly contaminated.

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 122,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Retaining captive nut missing from bolt. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Brake fluid dirty, possibly contaminated.

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,274 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 92,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,495 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 72,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,486 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KP62 VBU is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP62 VBU, 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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KP62 VBU is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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