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2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 BAN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,807 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 87,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,422 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp not holding front pipes secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp not holding front pipes secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,243 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 73,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow x3 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter and centre pipe with flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,427 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 90,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door + outer sill damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG BRAKE CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door + outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust support corroded / weak

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 41,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door / outer sill accident damaged

Rear exhaust silencer front hanger corroded on surface

Rear exhaust silencer rear hanger corroded + broken but still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,260 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door / outer sill accident damaged

Rear exhaust silencer front hanger corroded on surface

Rear exhaust silencer rear hanger corroded + broken but still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,384 miles

Nearside Vehicle body has accident damage

Rear exhaust hanger corroded an broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,383 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Vehicle body has accident damage

Rear exhaust hanger corroded an broken but system is still adequately supported

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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AR13 BAN is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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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AR13 BAN is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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