2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · DB51 DEZ
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 79,145 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DB51 DEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 79,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB51 DEZ 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 (DB51 DEZ) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
DB51 DEZ Mileage History
- 05/06/202462,168 mi
- 27/05/202569,269 mi+7,101 mi
- 05/06/202569,438 mi+169 mi
- 20/05/202678,908 mi+9,470 mi
- 28/05/202679,145 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly 8,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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