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BD62 OEX

2013 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2025 80,521 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,486 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes slightly worn/unbonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some engine or under body components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,756 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint weld/ cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear exhaust pipe holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake imbalance , further investigation required (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heatshields loose

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 63,700 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint weld/ cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear exhaust pipe holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake imbalance , further investigation required (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heatshields loose

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section holed / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,858 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,041 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded centre section

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,255 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 29,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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BD62 OEX is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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BD62 OEX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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