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YY13 VFV

2013 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 VFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 101,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 91,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 85,385 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 85,385 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 80,157 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 74,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 74,624 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 70,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn.

Pass 24 May 2018 46,528 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 46,303 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 36,643 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear exhaust mounting broken (exhaust still supported)

Fail 18 May 2017 36,643 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear exhaust mounting broken (exhaust still supported)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,467 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
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YY13 VFV is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFV is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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