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RJ05 BUD

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 BUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 82,465 miles

Both rear wheel locking bolts are broken

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 82,465 miles

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

Both rear wheel locking bolts are broken

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LEGAL LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,511 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,706 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,704 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap (6.1.2 (a))

coolant on min

oil on min

Pass 27 Jun 2020 63,939 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,622 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 28 Jun 2018 44,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,402 miles

full brake check required brakes worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 areo (8.2.2)

full brake check required brakes worn

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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RJ05 BUD is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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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RJ05 BUD is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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