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NV14 VYJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,855 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2025 115,852 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (suspension leg) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,043 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 104,043 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,954 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 93,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 82,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 82,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,105 miles

Coolant leak Around header tank ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Service light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Around header tank ()

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh from interior mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Service light on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set on 3 too low adj to 0 ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,860 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,860 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,804 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 41,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,199 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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NV14 VYJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel 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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NV14 VYJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 August 2014.

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