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LJ62 MLY

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,166 mi
Last recorded103,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,309 miles

Fault message displayed , directional headlamp fault .

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

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot has a weep of grease

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked , no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 94,307 miles

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

Fault message displayed , directional headlamp fault .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot has a weep of grease

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked , no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Under Try Fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2022 86,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under Try Fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,150 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,954 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,255 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,366 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

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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LJ62 MLY is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black 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 LJ62 MLY, 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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LJ62 MLY is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 23 January 2013.

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