2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · N50 DAO
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 53,923 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N50 DAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 53,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N50 DAO 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 (N50 DAO) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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))”.
N50 DAO Mileage History
- 02/12/202241,893 mi
- 09/12/202241,917 mi+24 mi
- 27/11/202343,133 mi+1,216 mi
- 12/11/202443,468 mi+335 mi
- 02/02/202653,923 mi+10,455 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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