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PE14 YBF

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 147,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 147,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 146,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 146,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 135,510 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 135,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Undertray insecure Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 129,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 129,396 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 119,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 119,042 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 119,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 160,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 160,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill trim insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all 3 brackets deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill trim insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 YBF is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBF is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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