2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · M77 PAD
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 91,037 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M77 PAD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 91,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M77 PAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen Ds3 (M77 PAD) between July 2017 and February 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
M77 PAD Mileage History
- 05/07/201731,066 mi
- 06/07/201842,497 mi+11,431 mi
- 15/07/201954,932 mi+12,435 mi
- 28/08/202060,150 mi+5,218 mi
- 28/08/202060,150 mi
- 16/08/202162,347 mi+2,197 mi
- 26/08/202265,437 mi+3,090 mi
- 18/08/202370,239 mi+4,802 mi
- 16/12/202474,314 mi+4,075 mi
- 17/12/202474,314 mi
- 02/02/202691,031 mi+16,717 mi
- 03/02/202691,037 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,987 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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