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YK14 HWL

2014 Citroen DS5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 HWL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,596 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 146,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 136,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,707 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,329 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 114,327 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,448 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,923 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completly devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear brake pad/s worn right down to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 88,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear brake pad/s worn right down to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight damage to F/O/S wheel arch liner.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, also nail in the non repairable tread section. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,811 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YK14 HWL is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,901 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 YK14 HWL, 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK14 HWL is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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