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BL62 UDU

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 138,256 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken after flexi

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,983 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has been hot

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 127,983 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake has been hot

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,603 miles

Both parking brake cables slightly corroded and frayed

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills on both sides corroded

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,830 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,232 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,272 miles

Exhaust front flange joint corroded. Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light insecure/ damaged.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting is worn and has play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flange joint corroded. Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light insecure/ damaged.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting is worn and has play.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working/ missing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 83,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working/ missing.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,308 miles

Nearside daytime running light insecure and inside front bumper

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside daytime running light insecure and inside front bumper

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))

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 19 Jan 2018 58,936 miles

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

Nearside drl has broken brackets

centre exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,040 miles

Both front tyres worn close to leqal limit

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,783 miles

covers fitted

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 UDU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BL62 UDU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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