2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DY13 DMF
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 109,921 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY13 DMF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 109,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY13 DMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (DY13 DMF) between December 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DY13 DMF Mileage History
- 17/12/201545,832 mi
- 17/12/201545,832 mi
- 02/02/201752,333 mi+6,501 mi
- 02/02/201752,333 mi
- 31/01/201856,032 mi+3,699 mi
- 31/01/201856,032 mi
- 31/01/201959,762 mi+3,730 mi
- 31/01/201959,762 mi
- 21/02/202063,682 mi+3,920 mi
- 18/03/202168,553 mi+4,871 mi
- 27/04/202168,953 mi+400 mi
- 28/04/202272,441 mi+3,488 mi
- 28/04/202272,441 mi
- 04/05/202377,024 mi+4,583 mi
- 05/05/202377,024 mi
- 26/03/202479,806 mi+2,782 mi
- 10/03/202596,485 mi+16,679 mi
- 10/03/202596,485 mi
- 24/04/2026109,921 mi+13,436 mi
- 24/04/2026109,921 mi
Average of roughly 6,191 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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