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ST13 BVG

2013 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,796 mi
Last recorded127,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 127,796 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 115,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 105,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension unit slight seepage(damp)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension unit slight seepage(damp)

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wing slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 81,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front cv gater clip insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 48,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,132 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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ST13 BVG is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST13 BVG, 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 ST13 BVG registered?

ST13 BVG is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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