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VU63 HNP

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 HNP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 115,117 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2026 115,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 105,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 91,715 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 82,120 miles

That the vehicle passed the emissions test No print out was produced due to low emissons

advise front brake pads low 4 mm .

Pass 7 May 2022 70,228 miles

Engine coolant level low

Pass 24 May 2021 62,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,671 miles

Emissions not tested unable to check if there's oil/sufficient oil in engine due to broken/faulty dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,445 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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VU63 HNP is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VU63 HNP, 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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VU63 HNP is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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