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LN63 LCU

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN63 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 141,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 136,889 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 May 2025 136,889 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 130,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 125,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,925 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 113,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 100,436 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2019 84,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,486 miles

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

Offside wiper poor.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,292 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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LN63 LCU is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LN63 LCU, 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 LN63 LCU registered?

LN63 LCU is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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