2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · V4 MAF
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 147,132 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V4 MAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 147,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V4 MAF 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 (V4 MAF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative possibly because the lights are that low (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
V4 MAF Mileage History
- 18/10/2023123,126 mi
- 14/10/2024135,635 mi+12,509 mi
- 23/10/2024134,805 mi-830 mi
- 15/10/2025147,130 mi+12,325 mi
- 28/10/2025147,132 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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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