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YJ63 ZPV

2013 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,658 mi
Last recorded92,658 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 ZPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,658 miles

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Fail 3 Oct 2025 92,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre has surface cracking no cords exposed at time test

Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,750 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 85,750 miles

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,833 miles

Front tyres inner edges of tread worn

Offside front suspension arm front bush bonding deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,616 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,504 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 19,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,585 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 18,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,670 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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YJ63 ZPV is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ63 ZPV, 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 YJ63 ZPV registered?

YJ63 ZPV is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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