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BG63 FBA

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,567 mi
Last recorded61,567 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,567 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 61,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,275 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 59,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,527 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 31,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,541 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front (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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BG63 FBA is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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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BG63 FBA is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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