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DU14 CVV

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,808 miles

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

Offside Front shocker not fully in hub.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 83,821 miles

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

Offside Front 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 slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,913 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,913 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre split (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,097 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on centre windscreen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 72,097 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & centre mountings broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on centre windscreen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One of two rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage/worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One of two rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage/worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,785 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two rear hangers broken (exhaust still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,785 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two rear hangers broken (exhaust still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 38,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,465 miles

BOTH rear brakes slight binding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Front discs slight wear

Items removed from drivers view

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Roadwheel slight distortion

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2018 30,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear brakes slight binding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Front discs slight wear

Items removed from drivers view

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Roadwheel slight distortion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,249 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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DU14 CVV 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 52.9%.

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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DU14 CVV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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