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TD08 DAV

2008 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

73,557 mi
Last recorded73,557 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD08 DAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm & smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 73,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure & worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm & smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two front suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 68,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 66,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 66,874 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 60,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,386 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 36,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2019 98,498 miles

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,222 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 28,121 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,294 miles

Front Wipers smear slightly

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,294 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended Have removed towbar (6.6.4b)

Front Wipers smear slightly

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 14,369 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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TD08 DAV is a 2008 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TD08 DAV is a 2008 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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