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TM13 OWL

2013 Citroen DS5

Bronze Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM13 OWL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 151,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 151,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,313 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 134,523 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens Damage

Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 133,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,564 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet corroded and fractured at latch fixing points but unlikely to become detached (3.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R brake disc heat shield corroded and partly coming away

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,460 miles

nearside rear shock damp

under tray damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2019 92,449 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock damp

under tray damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,910 miles

Nearside Front ARCH LINER DAMAGED BUT STILL SECURE

PLASTIC UNDER GUARDS DAMAGED IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER THE CAR'S BODY.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED BUT STILL SECURE.

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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TM13 OWL is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TM13 OWL, 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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TM13 OWL is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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