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BU14 AFJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,706 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 89,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2025 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,610 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 79,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 79,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,524 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 10 Mar 2022 72,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,593 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,593 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,017 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,842 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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BU14 AFJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU14 AFJ registered?

BU14 AFJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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