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L21 AVR

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 72,670 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,082 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L21 AVR is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L21 AVR, 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 L21 AVR registered?

L21 AVR is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is L21 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 AVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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