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A5 UTE

2014 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 54,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,986 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 50,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,009 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 44,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 33,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 25,429 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 25,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 15,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,099 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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A5 UTE is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 UTE registered?

A5 UTE is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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