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AK13 LKN

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LKN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid pipe/back box hanger broken off exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsr 3mm tread left 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,269 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 59,250 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,105 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,852 miles

nsf rim damaged

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,639 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf nsr getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,195 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,397 miles

nsf wiper worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,339 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 17,339 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AK13 LKN is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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AK13 LKN is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 June 2013.

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