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LB13 GCU

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,583 mi
Last recorded222,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 222,583 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 212,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 200,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 185,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 169,541 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 166,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,863 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 86,635 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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LB13 GCU is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB13 GCU, 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 LB13 GCU registered?

LB13 GCU is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is LB13 GCU safe to buy?

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