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VU13 OPT

2013 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,229 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH, REAR DROP LINKS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, REAR ARMS, FRONT BUSHES, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,897 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, REAR BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,836 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 40,836 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,992 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,907 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 35,907 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 16,408 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 9,786 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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VU13 OPT is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU13 OPT, 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 VU13 OPT registered?

VU13 OPT is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is VU13 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 OPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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