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M13 HCJ

2016 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen DS343,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,406 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 85,405 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,321 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 68,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 68,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 68,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,606 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,454 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,905 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,905 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,653 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,866 miles

Front nearside and offside lower wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2020 41,866 miles

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

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

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

Front nearside and offside lower wishbone bushes slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,183 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 30,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,717 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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M13 HCJ is a 2016 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2016 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,529 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 10 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M13 HCJ is a 2016 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 August 2016.

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