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CY14 FRL

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,060 mi
Last recorded102,060 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY14 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,060 miles

General rust under side

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall has a nic (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,060 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Second to last detached (6.1.2 (a))

General rust under side

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall has a nic (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,981 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have a level of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear hanger is rusting and 50% of it remains

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Intermediate hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle at rear rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,261 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box rear mount rusting away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

No FAS detected

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush perishing and front starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rust getting a grip underside rear

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box rear mount rusting away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

No FAS detected

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush perishing and front starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rust getting a grip underside rear

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,661 miles

No FAS detected

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,914 miles

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 22 Jul 2020 50,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears inners very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2019 43,124 miles

Exhaust system insecure two hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears inners very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 34,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre: blocked edge tread

Rear Outer O/S & N/S Tyres: sidewalls perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 25,704 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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CY14 FRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red 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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CY14 FRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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