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CA14 USM

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,062 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 76,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,968 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,317 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front lamp impact damage

noise from steering rack but does not affect operation

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,052 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,189 miles

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 6 Oct 2018 22,051 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,620 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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CA14 USM is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USM is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 August 2014.

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