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SN13 XLE

2013 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,522 mi
Last recorded170,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 170,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 161,318 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2023 161,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 153,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2022 152,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 121,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 111,942 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,906 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,319 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 35,789 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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SN13 XLE is a 2013 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SN13 XLE, 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 SN13 XLE registered?

SN13 XLE is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is SN13 XLE safe to buy?

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