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VE62 SSK

2013 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,111 mi
Last recorded204,111 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 SSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 204,111 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

wet test rain

Pass 3 Feb 2025 174,008 miles

x4 tyers low 1.6 all way across

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 149,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 149,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 143,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 137,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,826 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 125,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,615 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (borderline pass} (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (borderline pass} (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VE62 SSK is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE62 SSK, 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 VE62 SSK registered?

VE62 SSK is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is VE62 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 SSK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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