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BK13 LVE

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,743 miles

Nearside Front FLEXI PIPE OUT OF BRACKET PRS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 65,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,518 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,657 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 52,657 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,965 miles

advise on both rear tyres perished

advise on corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

advise on both rear tyres perished

advise on corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 16,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,188 miles

Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted unable to fully check adult belt

removed items from drivers view before test

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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BK13 LVE 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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BK13 LVE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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