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MR02 VEN

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 VEN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,383 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 98,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability not fitted correctly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 86,559 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,299 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle button in wrong position (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 38,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,183 miles

under trays damaged and covering up under side view

Fail 13 Jul 2019 29,183 miles

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

under trays damaged and covering up under side view

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,732 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 18,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken [broken is sitting close to metal brake pipe when turning steering ] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre kerbed/tear in tyre wall

Pass 9 Sep 2017 16,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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MR02 VEN is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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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MR02 VEN is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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