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YS13 VXZ

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,754 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,748 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 58,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 49,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXZ is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YS13 VXZ is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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