2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · KL59 KAY
2015 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2015. Recorded mileage 47,270 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL59 KAY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 47,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL59 KAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Citroen Ds3 (KL59 KAY) between January 2018 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
KL59 KAY Mileage History
- 31/01/201812,923 mi
- 05/09/201813,062 mi+139 mi
- 15/10/201920,425 mi+7,363 mi
- 12/10/202026,969 mi+6,544 mi
- 11/10/202131,487 mi+4,518 mi
- 26/10/202237,910 mi+6,423 mi
- 04/10/202339,860 mi+1,950 mi
- 14/10/202439,960 mi+100 mi
- 05/08/202541,135 mi+1,175 mi
- 15/07/202647,270 mi+6,135 mi
Average of roughly 4,064 miles per year across 10 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: Good
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