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AR08 WEL

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 WEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 132,084 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 132,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 115,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,993 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 111,993 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,388 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 109,388 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 102,016 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,942 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 91,942 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer wall has damage.Recommend renewal of tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,910 miles

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

under tray fitted

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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AR08 WEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AR08 WEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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