2013 Citroën DS5 · 6,160 MOT tests
2013 Citroën DS5 reliability
2013 Citroën DS5s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 DS5 years (6,160 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS5s: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 93,023
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,160
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën DS5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.6%
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Tyres8.6%
- Brakes7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
- Steering4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.56%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.12%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.89%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën DS5 reliable?
2013 Citroën DS5s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 DS5 years (6,160 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën DS5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.56% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën DS5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën DS5 shows 93,023 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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