VX13TYF - CITROEN DS3
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,422 mi
Expires: 08 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/close to limit. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory “This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”
Failed - 01 October 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,353 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/close to limit. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory “This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”
Passed - 20 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,579 mi
Expires: 04 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, on limit and perished. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush and front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush and front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 20 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,576 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, on limit and perished. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush and front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush and front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,785 mi
Expires: 04 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 28 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,691 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb been fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 26 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,302 mi
Expires: 04 October 2023
Passed - 05 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,225 mi
Expires: 04 October 2022
Passed - 06 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,983 mi
Expires: 22 January 2022
Passed - 23 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,772 mi
Expires: 22 January 2021
Passed - 25 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,961 mi
Expires: 04 March 2020
Passed - 19 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,106 mi
Expires: 04 March 2019
Failed - 16 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,057 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 16 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,959 mi
Expires: 04 March 2018
Failed - 16 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,959 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed - 12 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,876 mi
Expires: 04 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks slightly thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VX13TYF?
The MOT expires on 08 October 2026.
What is the tax status of VX13TYF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2027.
What are the specifications of VX13TYF?
This is a 2013 CITROEN DS3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VX13TYF?
This vehicle produces 104 g/km of CO2 emissions.