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AE15 VFB

2015 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 VFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,033 miles

exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 39,028 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre belt buckle wont move over stop button (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 37,121 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken 2 brackets but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low emitter

Fail 3 May 2023 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective broken 2 brackets but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low emitter

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 34,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 29,606 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 29,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade insecure. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 26,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,125 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AE15 VFB is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 47,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 11 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE15 VFB is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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