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AB53 YJS

2014 Citroen DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 104,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 94,701 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,193 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,024 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 54,907 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 42,012 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,352 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 31,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,674 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AB53 YJS is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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AB53 YJS is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 May 2014.

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