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KU14 HWS

2014 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,857 mi
Last recorded73,857 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU14 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left bold inner edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have 2mm tread left cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level

Fail 7 Oct 2025 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread depth 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left bold inner edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have 2mm tread left cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,084 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,084 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb inop (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,167 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 42,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 32,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,304 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 26,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KU14 HWS is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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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What year was KU14 HWS registered?

KU14 HWS is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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