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AF13 SZG

2013 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,396 mi
Last recorded97,396 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,396 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nsf shock absorber has slight movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 77,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WORN THROUGH TO CANVAS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 57,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 49,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,068 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,068 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 21,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF13 SZG is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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AF13 SZG is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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