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AV13 RNJ

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,330 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 58,403 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 58,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 52,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 44,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,474 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2018 34,474 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2017 27,777 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,071 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 RNJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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AV13 RNJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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