2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · NJ63 NHA
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 120,715 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ63 NHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 120,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ63 NHA 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 (NJ63 NHA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NJ63 NHA Mileage History
- 16/09/202273,576 mi
- 15/09/202389,494 mi+15,918 mi
- 15/09/202389,494 mi
- 05/09/2024104,248 mi+14,754 mi
- 11/09/2025120,715 mi+16,467 mi
Average of roughly 15,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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