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YJ13 SZX

2013 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,716 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 59,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 59,707 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak an rear. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken & leak from first bracket and last

Pass 20 Jul 2024 55,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 52,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,552 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes peerished/worn

Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,471 miles

exhaust hanger broken ,but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Jul 2021 46,471 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust hanger broken ,but exhaust still supported

Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,648 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YJ13 SZX is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ13 SZX registered?

YJ13 SZX is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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