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YJ13 XGH

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 51,399 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 51,334 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 51,197 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 51,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 46,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 0.84 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 5.42% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 330 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Retaining bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly loose at hub end, allowing exit of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket on rear silencer corroded and detached, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,712 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 8 Jun 2018 28,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,920 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear discs very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,711 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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YJ13 XGH is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGH is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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