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EU14 YKL

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,094 mi
Last recorded59,094 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU14 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,094 miles

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

Offside Coil spring corroded heavily deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes look new (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear 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 loose/BAND missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded heavily deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes look new (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED, WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED, WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAL on the INNER shoulder 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 55,572 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED, WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY CORRODED, WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAL on the INNER shoulder 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorated both NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR AND OFFSIDE low to BALD on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a stone in the/deep cut

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorated both NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 48,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 48,459 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,002 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 45,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,384 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,931 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 33,501 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,917 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,753 miles

both rear tyres perished 2013

Fail 7 Feb 2017 21,753 miles

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

both rear tyres perished 2013

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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EU14 YKL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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EU14 YKL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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