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SL14 FAK

2014 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 FAK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,799 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,788 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,787 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,222 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,824 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,261 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 50,256 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust burst (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section after clamp split (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 50,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 35,640 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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SL14 FAK is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL14 FAK, 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 SL14 FAK registered?

SL14 FAK is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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