2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen DS5 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,722 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,722 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    117 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    65 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    52 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.8%
  2. Lights & electrics21.5%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Tyres10.3%
  5. Body & chassis7.5%
  6. Steering4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Citroen DS5?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2013 Citroen DS5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,722 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Citroen DS5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Citroen DS5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).