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BJ13 HVK

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,041 mi
Last recorded55,041 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 HVK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 55,041 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 54,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits all readings outside limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

bonnet release handle missing but operational

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,369 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 52,369 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,203 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,203 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 40,366 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 40,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,329 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 29,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 9,200 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 HVK is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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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What year was BJ13 HVK registered?

BJ13 HVK is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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