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YR13 TJZ

2013 Citroen DS3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 TJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,709 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 86,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken / might cause injury (sharp edges) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber boot split (5.3.4 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 81,661 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 81,660 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,793 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,283 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2023 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled washer bottle with fluid, now working as required (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replaced missing fixing clip, now secure as required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled washer bottle with fluid, now working as required (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,655 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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YR13 TJZ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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YR13 TJZ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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