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AP13 CEA

2013 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 79,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leak around bell housing, reservoir was empty, 3L added (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover partially insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 65,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leak around bell housing, reservoir was empty, 3L added (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill cover partially insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 43,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,877 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,653 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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AP13 CEA is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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AP13 CEA is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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