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BL13 NNU

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 NNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 74,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 74,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/3mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/3mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/4mm edges,5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/3mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/4mm edges,5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/3mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,322 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 62,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,468 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 51,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 51,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body shields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,415 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,990 miles

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 NNU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NNU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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