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YJ13 XLC

2013 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,972 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,117 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,622 miles

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

Nearside Front c.v joint noisy/clicking on lock

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,750 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,127 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly(Inside on outside).

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly(Inside on outside).

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 52,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 19,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,167 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,118 miles

exhaust hanger broken off exhaust. system 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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YJ13 XLC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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