2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MF13 JNU
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 97,678 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF13 JNU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 97,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF13 JNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (MF13 JNU) between March 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))”.
MF13 JNU Mileage History
- 03/03/201614,378 mi
- 03/03/201614,378 mi
- 30/03/201721,810 mi+7,432 mi
- 30/03/201721,810 mi
- 23/03/201826,334 mi+4,524 mi
- 22/03/201933,905 mi+7,571 mi
- 27/03/201933,906 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/202042,048 mi+8,142 mi
- 06/03/202146,974 mi+4,926 mi
- 09/03/202146,976 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202254,894 mi+7,918 mi
- 18/03/202362,660 mi+7,766 mi
- 23/03/202471,243 mi+8,583 mi
- 23/03/202471,243 mi
- 22/03/202583,826 mi+12,583 mi
- 24/03/202583,827 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/202590,720 mi+6,893 mi
- 22/11/202590,791 mi+71 mi
- 27/10/202697,678 mi+6,887 mi
Average of roughly 7,821 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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