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CITROEN DS32013 · 1.6L Petrol

C18 DAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2013 CITROEN DS3 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 74,019.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 4 October 2025 at 74,019 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean tests over the preceding three years, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 5,694 miles per year. Between 8 February 2023 and 4 October 2025, the odometer rose from 60,702 to 74,019 miles. This indicates a steady, light usage pattern rather than long periods of stagnation. The record shows a failure and immediate pass on 7 October 2024 at 68,707 miles, though the lack of recorded defects for either entry suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT history is devoid of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion, vehicles with low annual mileage often suffer from perished rubber seals or binding calipers due to underuse. Checking for chassis corrosion and verifying the age of the tyres is essential, as rubber compounds harden over time even if the tread remains deep. The absence of any advisories across five tests is unusual for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. A thorough check of the service history is recommended to ensure that oil changes and timing belt replacements occurred on a time-based schedule rather than a mileage-based one. Prioritising a check of the fluid conditions and battery health will confirm if the low mileage has been managed with proactive maintenance.

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/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Citroen Ds3 (C18 DAU) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2023 and October 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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