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YX13 SZC

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,465 mi
Last recorded71,465 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 71,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 67,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,584 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 45,881 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 45,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2018 41,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 31,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 31,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 21,645 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 21,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YX13 SZC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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YX13 SZC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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