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YR63 FTA

2013 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,369 mi
Last recorded98,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,803 miles

Both rear tyre treads heavily distorted

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 94,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre treads heavily distorted

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,797 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,841 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,841 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket has come off before the back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,377 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 51,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,538 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,644 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YR63 FTA is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YR63 FTA is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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