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KU13 CAA

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,803 mi
Last recorded140,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 CAA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 140,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 131,292 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,132 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 116,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,217 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 81,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,317 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,199 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,696 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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KU13 CAA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU13 CAA, 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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KU13 CAA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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