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KV13 HJA

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,277 mi
Last recorded103,277 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 HJA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,277 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 103,272 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,608 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,724 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edge,s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edge,s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,163 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,163 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,005 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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KV13 HJA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV13 HJA, 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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KV13 HJA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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