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F5 TAL

2018 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,852 mi
Last recorded38,852 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen DS333,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 TAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 38,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 76,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 36,230 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 23 May 2024 71,334 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 71,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 29,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 20,916 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 60,457 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 60,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 15,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 13,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,682 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,682 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 51,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,488 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 39,488 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,293 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,048 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 23,048 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F5 TAL is a 2018 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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What year was F5 TAL registered?

F5 TAL is a 2018 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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