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BF13 TLX

2013 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 TLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,803 miles

Coolant low

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,366 miles

Coolant bottle empty.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm/smooth on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm/smooth on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 117,366 miles

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

Coolant bottle empty.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm/smooth on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm/smooth on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,453 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper attachment fixing washer broken but still attached

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust has one broken hanger from its weld

Fail 4 Mar 2023 105,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link upper attachment fixing washer broken but still attached

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust has one broken hanger from its weld

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,153 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,698 miles

Front inner pads look very low,limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

front disc inner surfaces in poor condition ,advise renewing when pads required

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,272 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2017 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,911 miles

Front front wipers in poor condition.

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 TLX is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TLX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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