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LMJ 281

2018 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,312 mi
Last recorded34,312 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen DS333,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMJ 281
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 32,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 22,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 22,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 32,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 19,595 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 31,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 15,986 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,049 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 31,049 miles

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls-both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,688 miles

F/O/S, F/N/S and R/O/S Tyres age cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,330 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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LMJ 281 is a 2018 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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LMJ 281 is a 2018 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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