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LX13 OJZ

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 OJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 116,337 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 116,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,773 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 89,343 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,788 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,987 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are slightly lipped

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

oil dipstick broken

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LX13 OJZ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LX13 OJZ, 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 LX13 OJZ registered?

LX13 OJZ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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