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YR63 XBC

2013 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR63 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 106,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 106,262 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,188 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 99,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 96,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,952 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,032 miles

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

Rear Lamp lenses are cracked.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Lamp lenses are cracked.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,578 miles

o/s/r light cluster damaged

osr caliper seal split but not leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2018 50,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r light cluster damaged

osr caliper seal split but not leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 41,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,659 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre perishing

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 XBC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XBC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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