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SH13 VZY

2013 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,047 mi
Last recorded91,047 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 VZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,047 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,762 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,171 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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SH13 VZY is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH13 VZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH13 VZY registered?

SH13 VZY is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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The MOT history for SH13 VZY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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