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BF13 BYW

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 57,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 57,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm warn very thin and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b limits 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play os,ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 52,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b limits 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre weak corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play os,ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area not bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,180 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre starting to split between tread

Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,985 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os,ns low to limits weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords limits weak (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os,ns (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords limits weak (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os,ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,462 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge and perishing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres beginning to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,518 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,696 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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BF13 BYW is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BF13 BYW is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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