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LS13 SBO

2013 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 126,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,048 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,662 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,687 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,010 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,813 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Jun 2016 35,813 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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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LS13 SBO is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS13 SBO, 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.

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What year was LS13 SBO registered?

LS13 SBO is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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