2014 Citroen DS5 2.0L Diesel · NA04 HOB

The 2014 Citroën DS5 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 November 2025 at 95,671 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows four consecutive clean passes stretching back to November 2022, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across nearly three years of testing. The vehicle's roadworthiness record is as strong as any buyer could reasonably hope for at this age and mileage. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the November 2022 test at 81,021 miles and the November 2025 test at 95,671 miles, the car covered 14,650 miles across three years, averaging roughly 4,883 miles annually during that window. That figure sits below the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 7,973 miles per year, suggesting lighter recent use or a change in ownership pattern. The gap between the 2023 test at 85,089 miles and the 2024 test at 87,262 miles shows just 2,173 miles in twelve months, reinforcing the impression of reduced annual demand. No anomalous jumps or suspicious plateaus appear in the data. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The DS5 rides on a complex hydraulic suspension system that MOT tests do not fully stress under static conditions, so any uneven ride height, fluid leaks from the spheres, or clunking from the suspension bushes warrants immediate attention. The exhaust system and DPF should be examined for soot staining or cracking, particularly if the car has spent most of its recent life on short, low-speed trips that prevent proper regeneration. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, as the test only flags dangerously thin components and will not reveal uneven scoring or imminent service needs. Structural integrity beneath the car deserves close scrutiny. Check the subframes, sills, and inner wheel arches for corrosion, as Citroën models of this era can develop surface and, in worse cases, structural rust if underseal has degraded. Inspect all tyres for uneven wear that might hint at worn tracking or suspension geometry drift not severe enough to trigger an MOT advisory. Finally, test every electronic system the DS5 offers, including the infotainment unit, parking sensors, and headlight levelling motors, since electrical gremlins are common on this platform and fall outside the MOT scope entirely.