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YY13 CAE

2013 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,965 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 84,335 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,510 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 79,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi part has collapsed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe rubbing on to Coil spring. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & undertray's fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,141 miles

both front brake disc,s lipped inner faces

Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake disc,s lipped inner faces

both rear brake disc,s, worn lipped and pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge outter sidewall damaged in three places 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 18,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge outter sidewall damaged in three places 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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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YY13 CAE 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 66.7%.

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.

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YY13 CAE is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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