CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX63 VYS

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 96,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 96,980 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 89,276 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 74,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,334 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,596 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside moisture in headlamp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor windscreen damage

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,705 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,970 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,143 miles

Offside Oil leak gearbox driveshaft seal ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,991 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
Full Citroen DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX63 VYS is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX63 VYS?

You can check the full history of YX63 VYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX63 VYS registered?

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

Is YX63 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX63 VYS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX63 VYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX63 VYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.