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AU63 ARX

2013 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 102,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 98,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,872 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak possible water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,763 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 67,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 56,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,817 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AU63 ARX is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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AU63 ARX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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