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N5 ORS

2013 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ORS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,019 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 99,000 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 87,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + nearside sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + nearside sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,042 miles

Under-trays and engine covers, preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper damp round top of strut

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 35,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper damp round top of strut

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad low on nearside rear

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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N5 ORS is a 2013 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N5 ORS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N5 ORS?

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What year was N5 ORS registered?

N5 ORS is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is N5 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 ORS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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