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D22 SCS

2018 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen DS333,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 SCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,014 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 68,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,625 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt functions correctly, tongue has gone over retaining button

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 65,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Screenwash leak

Fail 9 Aug 2025 65,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Screenwash leak

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,758 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle cannot be moved above retaining button

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 87,758 miles

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

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle cannot be moved above retaining button

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2024 62,342 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,263 miles

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

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

exhaust system support mounts heavily corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,263 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system support mounts heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,418 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2022 52,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,955 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and scorred (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 75,955 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and center hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and scorred (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,114 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,431 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 front and 1 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,361 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 43,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,470 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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D22 SCS is a 2018 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 33,958 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 8 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D22 SCS is a 2018 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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