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BL13 JEL

2013 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 64,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,124 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 56,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust brackets slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust brackets slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,987 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust tail box bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,800 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,873 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 34,873 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 27,982 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 27,979 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 21,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 21,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 16,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL13 JEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JEL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 June 2013.

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