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BF15 VCW

2015 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,534 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,114 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 90,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction intermittent fault light however definite engine malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine smoking at 3000 revs, emissions test abandoned (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users lots of smoke at 3000 revs. emissions abandoned due to this (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked outer wall ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal object in tyre and cracked outer wall ()

Pass 18 May 2023 87,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 84,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 84,004 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S inner front brake pad fitted wrong way round,. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2022 84,002 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 77,886 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 May 2020 71,614 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,936 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,298 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,933 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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BF15 VCW is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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BF15 VCW is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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