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KR13 TVZ

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 TVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear including all arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 114,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear including all arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,182 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 102,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 94,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 70,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 53,232 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))

Pass 24 May 2017 46,664 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 41,349 miles

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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KR13 TVZ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR13 TVZ, 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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What year was KR13 TVZ registered?

KR13 TVZ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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