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BG13 XUH

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not fitted correctly dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not fitted correctly dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,714 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot starting to degrade and weep grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge worn and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer CV boot starting to degrade and weep grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge worn and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 58,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,049 miles

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

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

coolant level on minimum

engine oil on minimum

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,994 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 28,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,596 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 21,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XUH is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White 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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BG13 XUH is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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