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AD53 FAN

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FAN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,374 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,518 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 95,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f top shocker mount/bearing damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,403 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2023 89,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,274 miles

slight smear on wipers

Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,274 miles

Exhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))

slight smear on wipers

Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,076 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AD53 FAN is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 FAN is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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