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DS14 YJR

2014 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 YJR
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,538 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 84,535 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 77,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,044 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,032 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres perished [small cracks in side walls ]

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

Offside Rear Inner exhaust mounting strap corroded

engine oil level low

Fail 12 Jul 2018 47,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt buckle cannot be adjusted (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres perished [small cracks in side walls ]

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

Offside Rear Inner exhaust mounting strap corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear seat belt plastic button incorrect side of buckle seat belt cannot be worn

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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DS14 YJR is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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DS14 YJR is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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