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MK13 NAO

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,510 mi
Last recorded145,510 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 NAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,510 miles

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 132,550 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 126,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 116,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,312 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 97,956 miles

Bonnet & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2019 97,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os Strong Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,945 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Front brake discs have a slight lip on edges

Front wipers leaving streaks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner rod has slight play

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Service due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2018 79,945 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Front brake discs have a slight lip on edges

Front wipers leaving streaks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner rod has slight play

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Service due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 60,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 NAO is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK13 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

MK13 NAO is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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