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LS13 SCV

2013 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 113,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 100,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 92,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 92,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,874 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension knocking when brakes applied

Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension knocking when brakes applied

Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension knocking when brakes applied

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,517 miles

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 SCV is a 2013 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS13 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

LS13 SCV is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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