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B11 HCJ

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 85,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split drop link cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened unsafe (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 82,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (low ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,582 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2022 79,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both rears ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,422 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight !

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,924 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,685 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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B11 HCJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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B11 HCJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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