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LG14 EFX

2014 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2026 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 110,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on the lips

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on the lips

Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on the lips

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on the lips

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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LG14 EFX is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 LG14 EFX, 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG14 EFX is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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