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YR63 LYW

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,742 mi
Last recorded90,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 90,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,414 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 74,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

areas of corrosion chassis/suspension components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,886 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gas at joint of rear silencer

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 72,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Minor leak of exhaust gas at joint of rear silencer

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,187 miles

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

Offside Coolant leak coolant leak from water pump ()

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,230 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 55,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,929 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,186 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LYW is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LYW is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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