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VU63 OMF

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,256 mi
Last recorded114,256 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 OMF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Appearance. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 114,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Appearance (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy Appearance. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,836 miles

Boot lid slightly loose bolt loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all tyres scrubbing slightly

both front lower wishbones rear bushes perishing

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged and scrubbed on inner tread

nearside rear brake disc pitted on outer face

offside inner wheel arch trim damaged

under floor plastic trims slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 93,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 85,586 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,549 miles

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside damaged flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front undertray partially detached

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,253 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,733 miles

Childseats fitted to rear seats.

NSF wheel buckled.

Unable to carry out emissions test due to rev limiter.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 50,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Childseats fitted to rear seats.

NSF wheel buckled.

Unable to carry out emissions test due to rev limiter.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 49,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tread below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade smeary

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 OMF is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

VU63 OMF is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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