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VX13 TYU

2013 Citroen DS5

Blue Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,032 mi
Last recorded124,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 TYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,032 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack end joint has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 112,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,903 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,902 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,653 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 89,652 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,008 miles

emissions to clean for print out

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYU is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VX13 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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