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DY15 VBN

2015 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,917 mi
Last recorded99,917 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen DS347,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,917 miles

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2026 99,820 miles

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

exhaust emmissions not checked due to noise from engine.

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,885 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 70,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp bulb seated incorrectly

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror

Fail 28 Jun 2019 41,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror

Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads. (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 24,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY15 VBN is a 2015 Citroen DS3 in Purple 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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DY15 VBN is a 2015 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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