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BG13 LVR

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 78,586 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 71,722 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 71,707 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 55,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,665 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,790 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 41,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 33,399 miles

front wipers starting to split

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inside

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,220 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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BG13 LVR is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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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BG13 LVR is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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