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BL62 FBN

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,923 mi
Last recorded138,923 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 138,923 miles

Front front tyres smaller size to rear 205 40 17 front 205 45 17 rear

Fail 30 Jan 2026 138,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bold inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,441 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2023 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,779 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 168,254 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,458 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Jun 2018 86,619 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2018 84,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW AT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket debonded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,435 miles

No emissions readout-Manual pass.

Engine undertray damaged.

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Oil leak HEAVY ()

Rear exhaust hanger weld split but system still supported.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BL62 FBN is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BL62 FBN is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 January 2013.

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