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YR13 TXT

2013 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 TXT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 119,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 118,881 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 108,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, pitted and corroded (Both inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 108,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, pitted and corroded (Both inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No coolant in reservoir at time of test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn, slight bulges in tread

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 95,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,695 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level in header tank low

middle silencer support bracket corroded and broken, system still secure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall ( kerb Damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear brakes binding very slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,511 miles

Exhaust back box front bracket broken.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,913 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 TXT is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Silver 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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YR13 TXT is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 June 2013.

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