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NL14 AVW

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,733 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and axle all want treating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,529 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

recommend a wax oil

underbody covers fitted (front covers loose)

Pass 6 Apr 2024 109,797 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 109,791 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 92,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,113 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,174 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,765 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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NL14 AVW is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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NL14 AVW is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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