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NL13 UEP

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 55,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,983 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 54,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,821 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

under trays broken

Fail 21 Aug 2020 47,821 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

under trays broken

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,535 miles

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 30,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NL13 UEP is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL13 UEP, 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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NL13 UEP is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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