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LY63 HHD

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 133,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 123,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in headlamps

Engine movement indicating worn mountings. Closer inspection advised

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping in tread indicating weakened structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat back does not release forward for access

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 112,508 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in headlamps

Engine movement indicating worn mountings. Closer inspection advised

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping in tread indicating weakened structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat back does not release forward for access

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,544 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,593 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,514 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,508 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 80,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,974 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 64,972 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Note n/sf drive light inop

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. tyre also has cuts too the inner and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,160 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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LY63 HHD is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LY63 HHD is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 24 January 2014.

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