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MX63 VDO

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut in tyre showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,801 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,669 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,646 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 74,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,499 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 47,876 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 47,876 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,655 miles

front service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

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 VDO is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX63 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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