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AU13 ZVB

2013 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective requires weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet lever broken

Fail 2 Oct 2025 86,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet lever broken

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective requires weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,080 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective needs weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective needs weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges and on limit bars and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,797 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Tyre slightly damaged tyres have lots of outer sidewall DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wish bone FRONT BUSHES are split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK

Tyre slightly damaged tyres have lots of outer sidewall DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are totally bald on inner edges and offside on inner wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,099 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.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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AU13 ZVB is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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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AU13 ZVB is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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