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L6 VYC

2015 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS554,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 VYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,874 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 94,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 87,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 80,971 miles

front wishbone rubbers starting to split very slightly

oil leak

rear tyres are wearing low

Fail 16 May 2024 80,971 miles

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

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

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

front wishbone rubbers starting to split very slightly

oil leak

rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 18 May 2023 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in it

Rear rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres starting to wear slightly

Pass 23 May 2022 69,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 60,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also too low (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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L6 VYC is a 2015 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 54,872 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 L6 VYC, 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 11 years old, this Citroen DS5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L6 VYC registered?

L6 VYC is a 2015 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is L6 VYC safe to buy?

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