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AE13 NEL

2013 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,279 mi
Last recorded91,279 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 NEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,279 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 82,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 49,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,175 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 42,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,409 miles

advise child seat fitted nsr seat restricted acsess to seat belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,857 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AE13 NEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was AE13 NEL registered?

AE13 NEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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