2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · M16 VBS
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 45,236 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M16 VBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 45,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M16 VBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen Ds3 (M16 VBS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M16 VBS Mileage History
- 03/10/202338,465 mi
- 11/10/202441,328 mi+2,863 mi
- 13/10/202441,328 mi
- 15/10/202545,236 mi+3,908 mi
- 15/10/202545,236 mi
Average of roughly 3,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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