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BL08 SKL

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 SKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 108,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,191 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/45zr17 ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/45zr17 ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,835 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 60,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,381 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BL08 SKL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red 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 BL08 SKL registered?

BL08 SKL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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