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VU13 ORS

2013 Citroen DS5

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,744 mi
Last recorded122,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 ORS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 122,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 122,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,826 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 100,816 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged/broken along bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, with wear lip , nearside rear worse on inner edge, also with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,123 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front strut top mounts slight lift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,4,5,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 4,5,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with wear lip, and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure Has slight damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,512 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure Has slight damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure Slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 70,570 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Slightly damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing on both edges and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,157 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,206 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 ORS is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

VU13 ORS is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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