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BU14 RPX

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,649 mi
Last recorded175,649 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 RPX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 175,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 162,660 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 162,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 147,851 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,564 miles

Service light on

Fail 10 Feb 2022 133,564 miles

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

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

Service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2020 113,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,747 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Secondary number plate lamp inop

Fail 16 Oct 2019 96,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pads worn

Secondary number plate lamp inop

Pass 9 May 2018 68,219 miles

Small chip windscreen

Pass 4 May 2017 47,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 47,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BU14 RPX is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RPX registered?

BU14 RPX is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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The MOT history for BU14 RPX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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