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LE53 XYE

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,712 mi
Last recorded201,712 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 XYE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 201,712 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 193,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attention required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 179,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,726 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 165,726 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 155,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 138,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 86,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,960 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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LE53 XYE is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LE53 XYE, 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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LE53 XYE is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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