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SN13 UEM

2013 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 UEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,479 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 82,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front backing plate missing around disc

Nearside Rear shocker has lower cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm /worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,844 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,844 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning on dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted back,,,,badly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod detatched (1.7.2)

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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SN13 UEM is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN13 UEM, 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 SN13 UEM registered?

SN13 UEM is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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