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BD13 GVJ

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,330 mi
Last recorded142,330 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 142,330 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 142,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,495 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 124,493 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 113,011 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 113,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,560 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,607 miles

exhaust hanger broken exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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BD13 GVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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What year was BD13 GVJ registered?

BD13 GVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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