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Citroën DS3

Purple and Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

V40 ECMMOT history

V40 ECM is a purple and black petrol Citroën DS3 first used on 22 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V40 ECM purple Citroen DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,027 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ECM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ECM was last recorded at 89,027 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2019: 50,294 miles, lower than 61,828 miles on 17 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,107 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,920 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,027 miles
  • 2025 – 84,107 miles
  • 2024 – 78,288 miles
  • 2023 – 71,800 miles
  • 2022 – 65,715 miles
  • 2021 – 59,388 miles
  • 2019 – 50,294 miles
  • 2018 – 61,828 miles
  • 2017 – 38,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Front bumper loose but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken, system secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    732998548874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,027 miles (+4,920)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    440130041003
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,107 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    429697004942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    716613584524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front bumper loose but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail78,288 miles (+6,488)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    928920843056
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front bumper loose but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass71,800 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    561683822661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,715 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    103971925883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,712 miles (+6,324)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,712 miles
    Test number
    998375123759
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,388 miles
    Test number
    600937823482
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail59,388 miles (+9,094)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,388 miles
    Test number
    666523924191
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,294 miles (-11,534)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    567640046585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,828 miles (+23,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    507742639533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    182736184242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 ECM

Does V40 ECM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ECM is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ECM?
The MOT on V40 ECM is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ECM done?
V40 ECM was recorded at 89,027 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has V40 ECM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ECM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ECM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 ECM find?
V40 ECM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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