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AU15 HWM

2015 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,131 mi
Last recorded76,131 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 HWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 76,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine idle speed slightly high at times.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm, also thinner on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Service light on.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,357 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 19,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 12,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 6,663 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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AU15 HWM is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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AU15 HWM is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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