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AE63 VUF

2013 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 85,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 85,765 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting bracket fractured on one side

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,016 miles

This vehicle has a outstanding recall. Contact Citreon for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,806 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,280 miles

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

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

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

Service light on but oil level good

Fail 1 Feb 2021 61,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,006 miles

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

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

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,886 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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AE63 VUF is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AE63 VUF is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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