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YX63 LZC

2013 Citroen DS3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 100,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,090 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 80,197 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 80,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sub frame has corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil low and coolant low

Fail 19 Dec 2020 75,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

oil low and coolant low

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS LOW //DIFFICULT TO FULLY ASSESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,115 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BACK BOX UN SUPPORTED MOUNTING ROTTEN REQ NEW BOX (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS LOW //DIFFICULT TO FULLY ASSESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside discs lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,097 miles

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 tread slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside discs lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and detached at lower edge (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded along lower edge ( front of rear silencer mounting) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust support band corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,604 miles

front brake discs have lip on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,474 miles

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

front discs lipped

front pads low

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 LZC is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 LZC is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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