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YG13 DCE

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,308 mi
Last recorded39,308 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases STRONG ADVISE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,188 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,371 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 37,371 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexi Joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall - 205/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall - 205/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 31,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,570 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,502 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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YG13 DCE is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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YG13 DCE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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