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OV14 FCX

2014 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,883 mi
Last recorded103,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 FCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,883 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2026 103,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 53,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,693 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 35,258 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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OV14 FCX is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 OV14 FCX, 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV14 FCX registered?

OV14 FCX is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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