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VU63 LPP

2013 Citroen DS5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,743 mi
Last recorded161,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 LPP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 161,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 161,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 150,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,805 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 107,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,469 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,762 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 LPP is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU63 LPP, 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 VU63 LPP registered?

VU63 LPP is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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