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AE13 VUL

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VUL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 98,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working pre march 2018

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Front Seat tilt not working

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,316 miles

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

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

NSF fog light inop

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,863 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,776 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 41,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,999 miles

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 VUL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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