2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · OE63 VBC
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 59,262 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Feb 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE63 VBC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2017
- 59,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE63 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen Ds3 (OE63 VBC) between January 2017 and January 2017.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
OE63 VBC Mileage History
- 30/01/201759,262 mi
- 30/01/201759,262 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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