2013 Citroën DS3 · 62,482 MOT tests
2013 Citroën DS3 reliability
2013 Citroën DS3s fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 DS3 years (62,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 71,444
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,482
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.9% of tests fail here (407% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën DS3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Suspension15.1%
- Body, chassis and structure14.9%
- Tyres8.9%
- Brakes7.4%
- Steering6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.24%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.89%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.5%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.01%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (18.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.94%) · Exhaust mounting defective (10.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.72%)
Is a 2013 Citroën DS3 reliable?
2013 Citroën DS3s fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 DS3 years (62,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën DS3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.24% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (8.89% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën DS3 shows 71,444 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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