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YS62 CVA

2013 Citroen DS5

White Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,564 mi
Last recorded153,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS574,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 CVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 153,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 148,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 148,953 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Also run flat damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip detached and leaking slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Also run flat damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 143,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 138,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,847 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2022 135,847 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,303 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

new front pads fitted but both front caliper retaining springs missing

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 129,251 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

new front pads fitted but both front caliper retaining springs missing

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,686 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (1.9mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges (1.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,299 miles

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

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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YS62 CVA is a 2013 Citroen DS5 in White with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS62 CVA, 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 YS62 CVA registered?

YS62 CVA is a 2013 Citroen DS5, first registered on 1 January 2013.

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