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MW13 YWJ

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 YWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 100,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,167 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,167 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 85,414 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 85,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 76,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 72,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,852 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,741 miles

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

engine undertray and floor pan shields fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine undertray and floor pan shields fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,619 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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MW13 YWJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW13 YWJ, 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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MW13 YWJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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