2015 Citroen DS3 1.2L Petrol · YK15 FAO
2015 Citroen DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 52,217 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK15 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 52,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK15 FAO 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 (YK15 FAO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YK15 FAO Mileage History
- 11/05/202335,898 mi
- 29/04/202438,533 mi+2,635 mi
- 30/04/202540,762 mi+2,229 mi
- 12/05/202652,217 mi+11,455 mi
- 13/05/202652,217 mi
Average of roughly 5,428 miles per year across 5 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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