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BJ13 GTU

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 64,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not secured (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,952 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,950 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45ZR17 88W **ON LIMITS AT 1.6MM WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **ON LIMITS AT 1.6MM WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,406 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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BJ13 GTU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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BJ13 GTU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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