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MK13 CJX

2013 Citroen DS5

Bronze Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 CJX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 138,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,736 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,063 miles

Car in hybrid mode during test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,929 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,994 miles

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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MK13 CJX is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK13 CJX, 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 MK13 CJX registered?

MK13 CJX is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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