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B8 XXK

2017 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,894 mi
Last recorded51,894 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen DS336,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,112 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 86,112 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,963 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 112,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,745 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,216 miles

Offside rear tail light damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 59,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 34,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,212 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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B8 XXK is a 2017 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 36,216 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 9 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 XXK is a 2017 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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