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AE13 VUU

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside headlight has condensation

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,396 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,161 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 72,161 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,407 miles

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

both track control arm inner rear bushes are perished

front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged and the inner edges are worn

rear exhaust silencer mounting bar missing

various oil leaks and the inter-cooler and induction pipes are wet

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2022 61,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both track control arm inner rear bushes are perished

front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged and the inner edges are worn

rear exhaust silencer mounting bar missing

various oil leaks and the inter-cooler and induction pipes are wet

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,683 miles

rear silencer exhaust mounting bracket snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,341 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

deep cuts on inner nearside front sidewall

rear silencer mounting bracket snapped

Fail 31 Dec 2019 45,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

deep cuts on inner nearside front sidewall

rear silencer mounting bracket snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,875 miles

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

rear silencer mounting bracket snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,965 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 VUU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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