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VU13 OPB

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 85,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,571 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 80,571 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,824 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 76,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front black bag on the door window had to remove to inspect vehicle (glass smashed)

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,427 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bottom Arm Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 62,427 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF+OSF Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bottom Arm Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 48,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,294 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track rod end has excessive freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,910 miles

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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VU13 OPB is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU13 OPB, 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 VU13 OPB registered?

VU13 OPB is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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