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YB13 HCO

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 HCO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 83,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,455 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2025 78,455 miles

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

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

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

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 1 Aug 2024 71,928 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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 26 Jan 2023 67,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,316 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,739 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe exhaust bracket cracked on weld os (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective gear box mount rubber split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 59,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe exhaust bracket cracked on weld os (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective gear box mount rubber split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 54,769 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure rear back box

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,732 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 47,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,966 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

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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YB13 HCO is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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YB13 HCO is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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