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N27 DBN

2014 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 DBN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 116,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails above springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,934 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,176 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts (both sides) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,034 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,117 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,117 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber incorrectly located

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,548 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F have 1 bolt missing in each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber incorrectly located

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,042 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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N27 DBN is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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N27 DBN is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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