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VX13 TYT

2013 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 TYT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

engine under tray damage

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,043 miles

Grease around nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

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

Offside Front Brake back plate adrift and bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and tread ripping (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE light on and EML warning comes on and then off

Undertray not fully secure and front part broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 115,043 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Cleaned out the dirt and it now works (7.1.2 (d))

Grease around nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

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

Offside Front Brake back plate adrift and bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and tread ripping (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE light on and EML warning comes on and then off

Undertray not fully secure and front part broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,220 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 91,654 miles

Parking brake limits only just met

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,710 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,254 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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VX13 TYT is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX13 TYT, 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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VX13 TYT is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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