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YJ13 TBD

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 TBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,913 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,913 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 65,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 50,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 49,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,451 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,654 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre braket corroded away from pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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 TBD 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 71.4%.

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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YJ13 TBD is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 May 2013.

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