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ST13 AJV

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 AJV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 114,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 113,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 113,823 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 97,316 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 87,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,029 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb wrong way fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,590 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Fail 30 May 2018 56,590 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,532 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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ST13 AJV is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST13 AJV, 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 ST13 AJV registered?

ST13 AJV is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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