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ML14 BSY

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 BSY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,101 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 95,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp after cat missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,113 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,113 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner, offside front is wearing inner to- 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and has inner step type wear/flat spots - 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished - 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 87,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone completely detached from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone completely detached from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner, offside front is wearing inner to- 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and has inner step type wear/flat spots - 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished - 205/45 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,397 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,688 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2020 64,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 64,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 4,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,417 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,417 miles

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

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

Front discs wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML14 BSY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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ML14 BSY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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