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YS13 LHB

2013 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,550 mi
Last recorded138,550 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 LHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 138,549 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 133,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 133,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,283 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,243 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Offside front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure Complete, only one bracket supporting. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible joint. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,553 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket weld come apart

Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket weld come apart

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LHB is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YS13 LHB is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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