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PE14 YBC

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,696 mi
Last recorded88,696 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE14 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 88,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 88,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,328 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 64,149 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm *205 45 17* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

service due on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2022 56,349 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm *205 45 17* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

service due on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,987 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,428 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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PE14 YBC is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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PE14 YBC is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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