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OB07 GJB

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB07 GJB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,539 miles

Emission value 0.56

Noise when steering worked

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,539 miles

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

Emission value 0.56

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise when steering worked

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 7 Mar 2024 76,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,995 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 28 May 2021 57,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 51,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,152 miles

Nearside Front plastic panel under bumper smashed and parts missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,152 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mounted LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front plastic panel under bumper smashed and parts missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front under bumper plastic tray broken and loose

Fail 23 Nov 2018 39,183 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades have split rubbers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front under bumper plastic tray broken and loose

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,299 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken but still working (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,622 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 22,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OB07 GJB is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OB07 GJB, 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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OB07 GJB is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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