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YX13 TAU

2013 Citroen DS3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,445 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,577 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,153 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,320 miles

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

undertray fitted at time of test

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 TAU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TAU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 May 2013.

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