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AE13 VUW

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel alignment required

Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,338 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PUG TAT-FRESHENER (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 86,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,624 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 77,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 62,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,578 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 VUW is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VUW is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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