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WJ13 UVA

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 UVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s outer tyre edge [VERY VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear n/s brakes worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s outer tyre edge [VERY VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n /s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 87,282 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 85,992 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from internal mirror removed

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 85,971 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working no fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeded plated value of 0.51 corrected to 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from internal mirror removed

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 84,275 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 84,275 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,057 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2019 64,443 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 64,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit several (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,677 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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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WJ13 UVA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ13 UVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ13 UVA registered?

WJ13 UVA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is WJ13 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ13 UVA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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