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AY63 EXP

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 EXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 1 Aug 2023 104,940 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 104,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,465 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 91,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 67,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 67,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt is slightly fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both feel worn and starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both look very low from what i can see of them but its hard to see how low as caliper is covering them needs inspection as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both rears and offside front valves are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

auxillery belt is badly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,257 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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AY63 EXP is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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AY63 EXP is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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