2015 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · PJ15 RXW
2015 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 129,684 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ15 RXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 129,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ15 RXW 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 (PJ15 RXW) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill holed in 1 location (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill holed at 2 positions (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
PJ15 RXW Mileage History
- 02/07/2024112,377 mi
- 02/07/2024112,377 mi
- 01/07/2025119,298 mi+6,921 mi
- 02/07/2025119,298 mi
- 29/06/2026129,684 mi+10,386 mi
Average of roughly 8,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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