2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · T42 EES
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 34,867 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T42 EES Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/12/2023
- 34,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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T42 EES MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Citroen Ds3 (T42 EES) between December 2023 and December 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Timing Chain Stretch (THP & VTi Engines)Serious
The 1.6-litre "Prince" petrol engines are notorious for timing chain tensioner failure and chain stretch, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
The petrol engines are known to consume significant amounts of oil (up to 1L per 1,000 miles), which can lead to low oil pressure and accelerated engine wear.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
The high-pressure fuel pump on THP models is a common failure point, leading to poor running or a non-start condition.
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