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BF13 CNX

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,319 mi
Last recorded128,319 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 CNX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (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))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 128,317 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (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))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,742 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad missing. Pedal grooved.

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear. Both centre and rear hangers burst and incomplete. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords exposed. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip pad missing. Pedal grooved.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,909 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 99,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,033 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both centre and rear sections mounting hangers burst and incomplete. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,556 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 62,555 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both.195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both.Sidewall split and perished.(oe)195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,487 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front. On limit and no more.Balding on edges. 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,487 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front. On limit and no more.Balding on edges. 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 49,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CNX 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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BF13 CNX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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