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ML13 VNH

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,807 mi
Last recorded93,807 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 93,807 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 44,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides no adjustment (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 30,625 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 30,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,197 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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ML13 VNH is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ML13 VNH, 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 ML13 VNH registered?

ML13 VNH is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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