2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · ST13 BWC
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 93,322 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,322 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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ST13 BWC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2024
- 93,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST13 BWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (ST13 BWC) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”.
ST13 BWC Mileage History
- 27/07/202273,913 mi
- 12/10/202274,550 mi+637 mi
- 13/10/202383,282 mi+8,732 mi
- 11/10/202493,322 mi+10,040 mi
Average of roughly 8,784 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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