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MX63 GZW

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX63 GZW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 158,862 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear Axle Level Device Not Connected (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 147,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2025 147,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,943 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,283 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 86,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,513 miles

Front Inner Discs lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber weeping

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Rear Discs in poor condition - corroded & pitted

Rear Pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,746 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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MX63 GZW is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX63 GZW, 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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MX63 GZW is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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