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VA13 CSO

2013 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 CSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 169,181 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 156,816 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake only just met limit 17%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,499 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake only just met limit 17%

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 146,499 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limit 17%

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 136,467 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and getting low on treads

Some movement in front suspension bottom arms back bushes during braking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,252 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread is separating from carcase! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and getting low on treads

Some movement in front suspension bottom arms back bushes during braking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads worn to the limit, inners not readily visible! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 124,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plated limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads worn to the limit, inners not readily visible! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 113,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,452 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,337 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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VA13 CSO is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA13 CSO, 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 VA13 CSO registered?

VA13 CSO is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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