2013 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · YP63 DYU
2013 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 124,198 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP63 DYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 124,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP63 DYU 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 (YP63 DYU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YP63 DYU Mileage History
- 29/08/2024114,823 mi
- 26/08/2025119,127 mi+4,304 mi
- 27/08/2025119,127 mi
- 21/08/2026124,141 mi+5,014 mi
- 25/08/2026124,198 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 4,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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