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VU63 SSK

2014 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,908 mi
Last recorded116,908 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 SSK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,908 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 116,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,112 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,111 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges close to cords

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber missing but pedal pad has enough grip on metal part currently

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,860 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,860 miles

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,971 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

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 SSK is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 SSK, 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 12 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 SSK registered?

VU63 SSK is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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