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YY13 NJF

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly according to sidewall instructions. (Inside/Outside)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Devoid of tread on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,626 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly according to sidewall instructions. (Inside/Outside)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Devoid of tread on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,838 miles

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

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

Rear needs rear pads and disc replacing soon

Fail 13 Mar 2024 115,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear needs rear pads and disc replacing soon

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,432 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle has broken off, but can still be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 103,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle has broken off, but can still be opened (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 90,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 52,190 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,766 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 43,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,754 miles

1 x rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 27,754 miles

1 x rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NJF is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJF is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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