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YJ13 SZD

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 SZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,128 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush **Almost excessive** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush *Almost excessive** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,321 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear deep cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear brake pads worn v/low

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,811 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on edges

Offside track rod end joint has play

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,053 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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YJ13 SZD is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YJ13 SZD, 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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YJ13 SZD is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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