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YC13 TKU

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 TKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r tyre valve stem damaged / perished (5.2.3 (j))

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Fail 11 Feb 2026 53,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r tyre valve stem damaged / perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,097 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on edges, 195/55/16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs rusty / pitted

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r tyre valve stem damaged / perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,386 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges. 195/55/16

Fail 6 Nov 2023 40,386 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges. 195/55/16

Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,559 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,512 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 27,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior rear view mirror ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,808 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,221 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,471 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer mount has corroded off but the system is still supported

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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YC13 TKU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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What year was YC13 TKU registered?

YC13 TKU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2013.

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