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R70 DDD

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DDD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 82,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,026 miles

Engine coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 73,026 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,900 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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R70 DDD is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R70 DDD, 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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R70 DDD is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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