Official DVLA Record

2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · CU13 LCC

CU13 LCC

2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/03/2013. Recorded mileage 113,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN DS3
Year / Origin
2013 · Swansea
MOT Status
Valid until 28/02/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
113,988 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/02/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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We need to write 3-4 concise paragraphs, plain text, no markdown, no bullet points, no headings. Must start with overall roadworthiness status and maintenance trend, referencing most recent test (2024-03-01). Then assess mileage pattern relative to age, noting gaps or rapid accumulation, using specific dates and numbers. Then summarize what a buyer should inspect in person based on recurring faults/structural/mechanical components flagged (suspension, brakes, structural rust). Must be formal, expert tone, active voice, precise terms. Must vary sentence lengths. Must not use transition words like "Additionally", "Furthermore", "Moreover", "Consequently", "In conclusion", "It is important to note". Avoid generic AI transition words. Use natural phrasing. Must keep under 450 words total, 3-4 paragraphs. We need to evaluate overall roadworthiness: The most recent test is 2024-03-01, which FAILED (same as previous same date). So overall status: Not roadworthy due to failures. Maintenance trend: recurring issues, especially rear coil spring corrosion/failure, brake issues, tyre wear. So trend is worsening or at least persistent. The record shows repeated failures on same items, indicating ongoing neglect. Mileage pattern: 2016-04-06 55,442; 2017-05-09 61,047; 2018-05-08 63,880; 2019-06-04 72,209; 2020-02-26 76,833; 2021-02-24 86,373; 2022-02-26.

CU13 LCC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2024
  • 113,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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CU13 LCC Mileage History

  1. 26/02/202298,972 mi
  2. 27/02/2023107,441 mi+8,469 mi
  3. 01/03/2023107,441 mi
  4. 01/03/2024113,988 mi+6,547 mi
  5. 01/03/2024113,988 mi

Average of roughly 7,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CU13 LCC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 15:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (CU13 LCC) between February 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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