2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · P25 CAH
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 58,218 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P25 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 58,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P25 CAH 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 (P25 CAH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
P25 CAH Mileage History
- 17/11/202250,556 mi
- 31/10/202352,415 mi+1,859 mi
- 31/10/202352,415 mi
- 18/11/202453,939 mi+1,524 mi
- 24/11/202558,218 mi+4,279 mi
Average of roughly 2,537 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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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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