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BG13 VHC

2013 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,028 miles

auxcillary belt slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 99,024 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

auxcillary belt slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,850 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,574 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,574 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,669 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,072 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 77,072 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,929 miles

Offside Front tyre at 1.9mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 19 Nov 2019 72,929 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre at 1.9mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear exhaust bracket is corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,182 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,326 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,492 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 46,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG13 VHC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol 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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BG13 VHC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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