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YS13 HWJ

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 HWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,062 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,952 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2023 45,952 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,810 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,810 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise full brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 30,947 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear disks corroded and worn inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,846 miles

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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YS13 HWJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was YS13 HWJ registered?

YS13 HWJ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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