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PX13 VLJ

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,622 mi
Last recorded188,622 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 188,622 miles

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

dipstick

Fail 19 Mar 2026 188,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

dipstick

Pass 10 Mar 2025 187,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Fail 7 Mar 2025 187,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2024 182,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear disc facings corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear disc facings corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,323 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight leak from offside rear shocker

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,768 miles

Offside wing repeater weak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside wing repeater weak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre close too limit (3mm)

Offside Front tyre close too limit (3mm)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,985 miles

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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PX13 VLJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX13 VLJ, 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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What year was PX13 VLJ registered?

PX13 VLJ is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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