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YR13 VNN

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,466 mi
Last recorded97,466 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 VNN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear crack in light lens

Rear no access to no rear seat belts

Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear crack in light lens

Rear no access to no rear seat belts

Pass 3 May 2024 91,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 74,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,863 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 35,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,086 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 24,086 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VNN is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNN is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 May 2013.

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