2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · SY63 FCC
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 97,160 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,160 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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SY63 FCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2024
- 97,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY63 FCC 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 (SY63 FCC) between July 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
SY63 FCC Mileage History
- 21/07/202285,015 mi
- 13/02/202386,868 mi+1,853 mi
- 02/03/202386,871 mi+3 mi
- 16/02/202497,160 mi+10,289 mi
- 16/02/202497,160 mi
Average of roughly 7,711 miles per year across 5 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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