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AL56 MLS

2013 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 MLS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISED TO CHANGE 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,673 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 75,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil pressure light is also on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear one wheel bolt missing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,157 miles

Offside Front Outer 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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has bad outer sidewall damage[205/45/r17]88v yokahamas

Fail 13 Feb 2019 52,858 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad is below 1.5mm on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust b0x [front support hook] has broken off .[can be re welded] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is just on limit on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is slightly lipped,scored,and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has bad outer sidewall damage[205/45/r17]88v yokahamas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face is in poor condition,rusty,lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak,possibly from waterpump

Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting broken but system is NOT insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,313 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting broken but system is NOT insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,229 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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AL56 MLS is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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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AL56 MLS is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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