2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SA13 ESN
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 129,124 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SA13 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/02/2025
- 129,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA13 ESN 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 (SA13 ESN) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA13 ESN Mileage History
- 21/03/2022107,943 mi
- 23/03/2023117,270 mi+9,327 mi
- 23/03/2023117,270 mi
- 06/04/2024123,197 mi+5,927 mi
- 25/02/2025129,124 mi+5,927 mi
Average of roughly 7,215 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: Poor
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