2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · MK13 CJF
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 91,547 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK13 CJF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 91,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK13 CJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (MK13 CJF) between March 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MK13 CJF Mileage History
- 07/03/201624,368 mi
- 09/08/201624,685 mi+317 mi
- 09/08/201624,685 mi
- 29/07/201729,981 mi+5,296 mi
- 17/07/201835,500 mi+5,519 mi
- 20/07/201940,007 mi+4,507 mi
- 07/12/202046,153 mi+6,146 mi
- 27/11/202151,064 mi+4,911 mi
- 21/11/202259,858 mi+8,794 mi
- 23/11/202259,878 mi+20 mi
- 27/11/202369,049 mi+9,171 mi
- 27/11/202369,049 mi
- 29/11/202478,230 mi+9,181 mi
- 30/11/202478,230 mi
- 19/07/202585,648 mi+7,418 mi
- 08/06/202691,547 mi+5,899 mi
Average of roughly 6,552 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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