2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · EW02 ARD
2015 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 101,480 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (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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EW02 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 101,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EW02 ARD 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 2015 Citroen Ds3 (EW02 ARD) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Position lamp not working and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EW02 ARD Mileage History
- 25/05/202263,603 mi
- 06/09/202375,435 mi+11,832 mi
- 28/08/202489,388 mi+13,953 mi
- 03/09/202489,388 mi
- 06/10/2025101,480 mi+12,092 mi
Average of roughly 11,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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