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KV13 HNJ

2013 Citroen DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,295 mi
Last recorded148,295 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 HNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,268 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 140,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wiring (1.6 (e))

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

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

coolant low

heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2021 125,938 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wiring (1.6 (e))

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

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

coolant low

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2020 110,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

parking brake effort poor

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,609 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 HNJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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