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AP15 AKJ

2015 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 78,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,582 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 63,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,298 miles

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

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

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

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

t p s light is on

Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

t p s light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,373 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 41,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,251 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 38,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 28,697 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smear

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,572 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 14 Jun 2018 20,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

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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AP15 AKJ is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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AP15 AKJ is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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