CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR63 LZE

2013 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 101,927 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 101,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,030 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust back box has a slight blow

Fail 5 Feb 2024 90,030 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

High level stop light has a bulb out

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust back box has a slight blow

Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,037 miles

Both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 3 Feb 2023 83,037 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working no pump sound (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres side walls perished

Front wipers not checked

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,511 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,705 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 56,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,580 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,373 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR63 LZE is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR63 LZE?

You can check the full history of YR63 LZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR63 LZE registered?

YR63 LZE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is YR63 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR63 LZE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR63 LZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR63 LZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.