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BF63 XPE

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,322 mi
Last recorded79,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 XPE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,911 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact Citroen for more info and to arrange a free repair

Fail 15 Jul 2025 75,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Alternator belt cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact Citroen for more info and to arrange a free repair

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,826 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2024 72,826 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,884 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 69,884 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges/ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges/ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,667 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 62,667 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,673 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 56,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,655 miles

rear exhaust slightly deterioratrd

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (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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BF63 XPE is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BF63 XPE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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