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YK63 EBM

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,757 mi
Last recorded91,757 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,757 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside REAR MOST BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle and various front and rear suspension components

underside of front bumper loose nearside and offside

Fail 2 Feb 2026 91,757 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside REAR MOST BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle and various front and rear suspension components

underside of front bumper loose nearside and offside

Fail 2 Dec 2025 91,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bumper loose on OSF corner

Exhaust securing brackets broken but exhaust system is secure

Front Multiple suspension components corroded on NSF and OSF

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear NSR and OSR shock absorbers corroded

Rear Rust and corrosion on rear chassis and under body surfaces

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,459 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))

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

bracket broke on rear exhaust but system still adequately supported

Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,493 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns /os (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,480 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns /os (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 57,124 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 46,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,032 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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YK63 EBM is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YK63 EBM is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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