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Y600 AVA

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 AVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 95,004 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 94,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,303 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,303 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,214 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 81,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3.4 mm and cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3.4 mm and cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,256 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,352 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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Y600 AVA 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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Y600 AVA is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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