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BD13 XCC

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XCC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,763 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,763 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault this was reset (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 123,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column shaft

Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column shaft

Pass 19 Oct 2023
Fail 19 Oct 2023

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,055 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,294 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner COVER RUBBING DRIVE SHAFT

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 99,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,807 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front wishbones -Rear Bushes worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,105 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,726 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

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 XCC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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BD13 XCC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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