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BG13 XEE

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XEE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 115,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges are wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 115,998 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges are wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box, front mount is corroded badly

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,941 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 21 Jan 2025 110,941 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,009 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 98,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,954 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,115 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 83,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,275 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 65,250 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,630 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,107 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 XEE 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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BG13 XEE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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