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VK13 TXD

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 TXD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 152,221 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r brake slightly bindding

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,314 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

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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VK13 TXD is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK13 TXD, 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 VK13 TXD registered?

VK13 TXD is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is VK13 TXD safe to buy?

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