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CU14 YXY

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,231 mi
Last recorded56,231 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,777 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear axle mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hangar broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear axle mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,777 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear axle mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hangar broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by rear axle mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,641 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 48,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 43,612 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to rear broken coil springs (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,915 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 34,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,843 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 16,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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CU14 YXY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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CU14 YXY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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