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YY62 UCS

2013 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,728 mi
Last recorded152,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 152,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 94,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 91,033 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,369 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,002 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak coolant low

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

Nearside Rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 79,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 75,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,836 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 50,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

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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YY62 UCS is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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.

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YY62 UCS is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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