2014 Citroen DS5 2.0L Diesel · DB08 BEB

The Citroen DS5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 110,252 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from April 2023 to April 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 31 March 2023 at 88,696 miles where the tester logged no defects, followed three days later by a pass on 3 April 2023 at the same mileage. This suggests an administrative or measurement anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean record shows no worsening pattern. Annual mileage averages around 9,188 miles, typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 88,696 miles in April 2023, 95,114 in April 2024, 101,937 in March 2025, and 110,252 in April 2026. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear. The sparse history with only one anomalous fail and otherwise clean passes indicates the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though the absence of advisories across four years is unusual for a car of this age and may mean worn consumables were replaced before each test or simply not flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 110,252 miles. The MOT data shows no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission issues, but twelve years of use can hide fatigued rubber components and subframe rust not captured in a pass result. Verify the 31 March 2023 fail reason via the full DVSA certificate, as the no-defects entry is irregular. Otherwise, the clean test sequence implies reasonable upkeep, and a pre-purchase check of structural integrity and drivetrain condition remains the only prudent step before purchase.