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YH13 OFN

2013 Citroen DS5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,694 mi
Last recorded131,694 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 OFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 131,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 128,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 128,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,637 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,641 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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YH13 OFN is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH13 OFN, 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 YH13 OFN registered?

YH13 OFN is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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