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LY62 CTE

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,845 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,845 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,286 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 104,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,509 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

handbrake effort

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,142 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 87,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 80,420 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer brake pad 4mm

Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear outer brake pad 4mm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 24,884 miles

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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LY62 CTE 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 53.3%.

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 LY62 CTE, 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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LY62 CTE is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 9 February 2013.

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