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LV13 ZSL

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,029 mi
Last recorded172,029 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 172,029 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 172,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link missing on levelling device (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/4019 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/4019 edges worn and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,410 miles

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

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

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))

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

headlamps appear dim ( hid )

Fail 12 Oct 2023 160,408 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet lever damaged (3.1 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative axle level unit fractured (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,583 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/4019 deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/4019 deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,111 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,111 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,793 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 126,793 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,033 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 58,033 miles

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

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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LV13 ZSL is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV13 ZSL, 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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LV13 ZSL is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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