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AE13 OUB

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,053 mi
Last recorded95,053 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror head taped up but secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 95,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror head taped up but secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,123 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 76,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,749 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (may weld ) advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres surface damage tread slight wear edges

windscreen stone chip nearside

Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,740 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (may weld ) advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres surface damage tread slight wear edges

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

windscreen stone chip nearside

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,340 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,056 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,566 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm with no tread on inner edge, cracked and perished 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm cracked and perished with no tread on inner edge 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres very perished

Fail 9 Mar 2018 43,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm with no tread on inner edge, cracked and perished 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm cracked and perished with no tread on inner edge 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres very perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 37,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,027 miles

o/s/f tyre low 3mm

under trays fitted

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 OUB is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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AE13 OUB is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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