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YX63 VXU

2013 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,624 mi
Last recorded76,624 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 VXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 76,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,093 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 58,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 54,017 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,494 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 44,494 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,254 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,872 miles

plastic covers

plastic underpanels

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 VXU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX63 VXU registered?

YX63 VXU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for YX63 VXU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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