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BJ13 YLB

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,506 mi
Last recorded99,506 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,506 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 98,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,215 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 96,208 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,353 miles

Emissions too clean for smoke tester

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 May 2019 78,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 78,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,894 miles

O/S/R tyre has light cracks all over.

Pass 12 May 2017 61,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 53,185 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YLB is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLB is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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