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MC55 FAY

2014 Citroen DS3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 FAY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 73,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST FRONT SECTION BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure INNER WHEEL ARCH (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,584 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 55,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 44,478 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,194 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective B/BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 34,485 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 30,565 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,171 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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MC55 FAY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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MC55 FAY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 September 2014.

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