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YX63 BNL

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 BNL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Fail 10 Mar 2025 78,133 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,105 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Fail 1 Mar 2024 73,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket weaken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 66,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket weaken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & low on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,601 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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YX63 BNL is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YX63 BNL is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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