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L27 KBY

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 KBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,067 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 128,067 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 122,782 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 114,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearings rough during lock to lock check.

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported.

Fail 14 Oct 2023 114,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearings rough during lock to lock check.

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,727 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,047 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 103,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rears. Corroded. One has detached the other is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

rear exhaust hanger adrift (system still supported)

top engine cover fitted

under shields fitted

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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L27 KBY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,047 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 12 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L27 KBY registered?

L27 KBY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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