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AJ02 GAV

2013 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 GAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,505 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 76,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,571 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 67,696 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,451 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,451 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 38,938 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,911 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 29,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,894 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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AJ02 GAV is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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AJ02 GAV is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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