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AV13 FHM

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,682 mi
Last recorded159,682 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 FHM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 159,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 159,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,642 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 153,512 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 143,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 135,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 125,414 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill trim loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 1.7 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 1.8 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing 2 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and under body covers fitted

front brake disc worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake disc wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

engine bay and under body covers fitted

front brake disc lipped

rear brake disc worn

Fail 11 Mar 2017 64,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted

front brake disc lipped

rear brake disc worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,798 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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AV13 FHM 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 61.1%.

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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AV13 FHM is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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