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BG13 XEL

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,266 mi
Last recorded169,266 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 169,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 165,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 153,154 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,284 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 134,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 122,606 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,526 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and going out of shape

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was BG13 XEL registered?

BG13 XEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 June 2013.

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