MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak at front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure all exhaust mounts have corroded off exhaust, barely held by wire in places (6.1.2 (a))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see attached emissions sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30 cm of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle, have corroded ferrules bordering on excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of swing axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet pull damaged but still able to use
Exhaust mounting defective All original mounting broken and exhaust has been repaired to a low standard (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise to replace ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))
Bonnet pull damaged but still able to use
Exhaust mounting defective All mounts corroded and broke off and been repaired to a very low standard (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Poor repair to flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested Pipe and flexi hose making contact with coil spring (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi hose due to rubbing on coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe and flexi hose making contact with coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet pull damaged but still able to use
Coolant leak Also level very low ()
Exhaust mounting defective All mounts corroded and broke off and been repaired to a very low standard (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Poor repair to flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet release device broken
Exhaust flex deteriorated
Exhaust security compromised, despite temporary repairs being made
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet release device broken
Exhaust flex deteriorated
Exhaust security compromised, despite temporary repairs being made
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Bonnet release device broken
Exhaust flex deteriorated
Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip insecure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty. should clean up with a good drive. (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust bracket snapped off but not resulting in exhaust system being insecure
How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?
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BL13 AVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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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BL13 AVJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 August 2013.
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