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KU13 CKA

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,332 mi
Last recorded104,332 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 CKA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,332 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 104,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,885 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,382 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,971 miles

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

undershields 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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KU13 CKA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver 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 CKA, 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 KU13 CKA registered?

KU13 CKA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is KU13 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 CKA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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