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LF13 VFO

2013 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,796 mi
Last recorded188,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 188,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 121,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,209 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 105,208 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

engine management light intermittent displays a fault

exhaust particulate light intermittent displays a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,261 miles

poor connection nearside rear registration plate light/ blown bulb had been replaced

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

poor connection nearside rear registration plate light/ blown bulb had been replaced

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,036 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LF13 VFO is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF13 VFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF13 VFO registered?

LF13 VFO is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2013.

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