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AS08 LEX

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 LEX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,186 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,294 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking. worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diesel test passed trigger point not met

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter weaping

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 87,202 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 87,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,369 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,225 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 42,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,119 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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AS08 LEX is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AS08 LEX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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