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Y5 BPX

2005 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 BPX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight tear

Offside Front Upper mtg slight noise on lock

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 118,988 miles

Exhaust back box outer layer coming off.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,166 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 53,595 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 53,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front advise daytime running light missing

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 41,284 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 108,299 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 12,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,113 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,113 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on.

Exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,687 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 60,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,256 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,494 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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Y5 BPX is a 2005 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y5 BPX is a 2005 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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