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BD63 RTV

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 RTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,985 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 105,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 88Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 74,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/45R17 88V. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,558 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear brakes starting to bind

rear silencer front support splitting

Fail 13 Dec 2017 28,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear brakes starting to bind

rear silencer front support splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2016 16,876 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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BD63 RTV 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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BD63 RTV is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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