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KV13 HTG

2013 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 HTG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 119,718 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 109,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,858 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 90,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,742 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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 HTG is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Bronze 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 KV13 HTG, 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 KV13 HTG registered?

KV13 HTG is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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