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L31 RRC

2014 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 RRC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 29 May 2025 70,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 25 May 2023 57,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 52,182 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 46,411 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,446 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 39,772 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,660 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,743 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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L31 RRC is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 L31 RRC, 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L31 RRC registered?

L31 RRC is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 August 2014.

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