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JA53 BVS

2014 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 BVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2023 63,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,761 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 49,761 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 38,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s , o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 29,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a flat spot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 29,052 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a flat spot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 22,690 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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JA53 BVS is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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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JA53 BVS is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 September 2014.

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