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BW14 CAV

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,814 mi
Last recorded60,814 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,814 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 60,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 57,484 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 51,145 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 22 Dec 2022 45,083 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 45,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 42,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,800 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,178 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,865 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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BW14 CAV is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BW14 CAV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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