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VU13 UDE

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,892 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,787 miles

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,618 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

front under tray loose

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 UDE is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

VU13 UDE is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is VU13 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 UDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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