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CA14 FRU

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pre mot checks found engine oil level well below min mark on dipstick ( topped up to continue mot test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 119,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEEDS NEW CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. WRONG (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL CONTACT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pre mot checks found engine oil level well below min mark on dipstick ( topped up to continue mot test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,844 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,823 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by dirt (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 70,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested also unable to inspect levelling function (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear caliper parking brake levers have restricted free movement

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated ALSO HAS A NAIL/SCREW (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn facew (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Dec 2019 61,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,893 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 30,893 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sticker on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,475 miles

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 17,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

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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CA14 FRU is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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CA14 FRU is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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