2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · LB13 MXE
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 125,996 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LB13 MXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 125,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB13 MXE Mileage History
- 27/03/2024119,058 mi
- 21/03/2025122,541 mi+3,483 mi
- 03/04/2025122,641 mi+100 mi
- 09/04/2026125,996 mi+3,355 mi
- 09/04/2026125,996 mi
Average of roughly 3,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB13 MXE MOT History
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 (LB13 MXE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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