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LC13 NKG

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 NKG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,706 miles

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

all winter tyres have layers peeling

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 94,009 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,266 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,599 miles

nearside / offside front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,341 miles

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

Rear lower readings on parking brake os =216 ,ns 128

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,708 miles

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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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LC13 NKG is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC13 NKG, 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 LC13 NKG registered?

LC13 NKG is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is LC13 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 NKG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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