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BD14 VUL

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,434 mi
Last recorded68,434 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 VUL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 62,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Nov 2022 49,349 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

centre rear seat belt missing, minimum requirements met

Fail 3 Nov 2022 49,349 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,878 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 44,878 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,910 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 37,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements WRONG SPACING (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements WRONG SPACING (0.1 (d))

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT WORKING BUT FALLEN IN THE BUMPER

UNDERTRAY SECURE BUT HANGING DOWN

Pass 14 May 2019 30,044 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 30,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 25,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,890 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED

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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BD14 VUL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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BD14 VUL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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