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BL63 VCK

2014 Citroen DS5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS564,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 VCK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,979 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 92,956 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 92,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,504 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,946 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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BL63 VCK is a 2014 Citroen DS5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL63 VCK, 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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BL63 VCK is a 2014 Citroen DS5, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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