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BE02 ZEN

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,416 mi
Last recorded77,416 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE02 ZEN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,815 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one rear silencer hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both links have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,422 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective one rear silencer hanger heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both links have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at outer end (3.4 (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))

Pass 5 May 2021 51,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

uneven tread wear to both front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,933 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front most (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 43,930 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front most (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,628 miles

Nearside Both nearside front and rear tyres getting close to the wear indicators(205/45ZR17-88W)

Pass 21 May 2018 29,479 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Fail 21 May 2018 29,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 19 May 2017 22,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,697 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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BE02 ZEN is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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BE02 ZEN is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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